A Syllabus of Hispanic-American History by Jr. William Whatley Pierson
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"A Syllabus of Hispanic-American History" by William Whatley Pierson, Jr. is an academic guidebook written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1910s. It is designed for students studying history, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, economic, and cultural aspects of Hispanic-American countries. The book focuses on the lasting significance of these nations and their contributions to broader global contexts, particularly highlighting the political dynamics in the
Americas. The syllabus outlines a structured curriculum that covers critical time periods and themes in Hispanic-American history, including the colonial systems established by Spain and Portugal, the wars of independence, and the post-colonial development of nations in the region. It emphasizes institutional and economic dimensions over purely political aspects, providing a framework for understanding the complex historical interactions among European powers and Hispanic-American nations as well as their connection to the United States. The content includes detailed discussions about colonial administration, the role of the Church, the labor system involving indigenous people and African slaves, and the development of nationalism and democracy in the aftermath of independence. The syllabus also encourages further reading and research, underscoring the necessity of a deeper exploration of less-known histories within the academic study of the Americas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pierson, William Whatley, Jr., 1890-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Syllabus of Hispanic-American History |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Latin America -- History -- Outlines, syllabi, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43422 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 296 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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