Cómo Quedó América: The Fragmented Legacy of Independence
Introduction The early nineteenth century witnessed a seismic shift across the Americas. From the Rio Grande to Patagonia, colonial societies, chafing under centuries of Spanish rule, erupted in revolution. Fueled by Enlightenment ideals, criollo elites, mestizos, and, to varying degrees, indigenous populations and enslaved Africans, sought to forge independent nations. While achieving liberation from Spain, … Read more
