Latin American revolutions, 1808-1826 : Old and New World origins

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Latin American revolutions, 1808-1826 : Old and New World origins

edited and with an introduction by John Lynch

University of Oklahoma Press, c1994

  • : pbk

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Rev., updated version of: The origins of the Latin American revolutions, 1808-1826 / edited with an introd. by R. A. Humphreys & John Lynch. New York : Knopf, 1965

Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-401) and index

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ISBN 9780806126616

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This work identifies incentives and deterrents to revolution and uncovers the roots of Latin American independence, finding them in American interests rather than European influence. Editor John Lynch brings together the writings both of political figures of the period, such as Bolivar, and of modern historians from Latin America, North America and Great Britain. Napoleon's invasion of Spain and Portugal, which threw the two empires into turmoil, ignited colonial revolutions. But these were merely the culmination of smouldering New World resentment and alienation. Unpopular and discriminatory imperial administrative and taxation policies reflected the profound difference between European and American interests. Even as growth, prosperity and new economic opportunities appeared, economic and trade disparities placed pressure on all segments of colonial society. Chapters examine racial and caste perceptions among Europeans, creoles, Indians, slaves and mixed-blood groups, social rifts that fostered conspiracies, and erupted in riots and open revolts. These prejudices, combined with the tradition of popular protest and ideological influences from both Europe and North America, fostered an incipient Latin American nationalism. The study of late colonial and pre-independence history of Latin America has made enormous advances in the last 25 years. Lynch has selected writings not only for their relevance to the book's theme but also for the strength of their research and interpretation. His introduction surveys significant research trends in this exciting era of Latin American history, and his translations of period documents reveal the thoughts of those who lived in pre-revolutionary Latin America. Together they provide new insight into the ways this colonial society, characterised more by diversity than by unity, would find common cause in revolution.

Table of Contents

  • Patterns of narrative organization - an overview
  • time and space
  • filmic narration
  • character and performance
  • final speculations and conclusion.
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: pbk ISBN 9780806126630

Description

This study identifies incentives/deterrents to revolution and uncovers the roots of Latin American independence, finding them in American interests rather than European influence. Chapters examine racial and caste exceptions among Europeans, creoles, Indians, slaves and mixed-blood groups.

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