The Colonial Spanish-American City
- 198 pages
- 7 hours of reading
An authoritative history and analysis of the colonial Spanish-American city.
Jay Kinsbruner Books
Independence in Spanish America
Civil Wars, Revolutions, and Underdevelopment
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book explores the tumultuous period between 1810 and 1824 when military leaders like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín led revolutions that liberated sixteen nations from Spanish rule. It delves into the ensuing civil wars and the challenges faced by these liberators as they attempted to govern the newly formed states. Ultimately, it examines their failures as rulers, highlighting how the shift to independence brought about a transformative political landscape that they struggled to navigate.