History : Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)

Introduction 1: The Venezuelan Andes 2: Colombian Andes 3: Ecuadorian Andes 4: Peruvian Andes 5: Bolivian Andes 6: Argentine and Chilean Andes more...

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Anonimo Mexicano is the first publication of the full Nahuatl text and English translation of a rare and important Native history of preconquest Mexico. Written circa 1600 by an anonymous Tlaxcaltecan author, it is an epic account of the settling of central Mexico by Nahua peoples from the northern frontier. They developed a sophisticated culture with powerful city states and an agricultural economy, fought great wars, established dynasties, and recorded their history and legends in painted books. The Mexica became the most powerful of these nations until their conquest by the Spanish with the help of the Tlaxcalteca, who were rivals of the Mexica and whose national origin tale was recorded in Anonimo Mexicano. more...

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Worsley analyses black cultural representations that appropriate anti-black stereotypes. Her examination furthers our understanding of the historical circumstances that are influencing contemporary representations of black subjects that are purposefully derogatory and documents the consequences of these images. more...

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A unique history of Cuba, captured in the life and times of the famous rum dynasty. The Bacardis of Cuba, builders of a rum distillery and a worldwide brand, came of age with their nation and helped define what it meant to be Cuban. Across five generations, the Bacardi family has held fast to its Cuban identity, even in exile from the country for whose freedom they once fought. Now National Public Radio correspondent Tom Gjelten tells the dramatic story of one family, its business, and its nation, a 150-year tale with the sweep and power of an epic. The Bacardi clan--patriots and bon vivants, entrepreneurs and intellectuals--provided an example of business and civic leadership in its homeland for nearly a century. From the fight for Cuban independence from Spain in the 1860s to the rise of Fidel Castro and beyond, there is no chapter in Cuban history in which the Bacardis have not played a role. In chronicling the saga of this remarkable family and the company that bears its name, Tom Gjelten describes the intersection of business and power, family and politics, community and exile. more...

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From Kingston Road right down to the water, the Beach is a Toronto oasis where the boardwalk stretches along the lake to create a calm, outdoor atmosphere unlike that of any other part of the city. This personal take on the neighborhood's charms points to the streets and shops--busy with pedestrians, dogs, and strollers--and the fabulous summer scene, featuring picnickers, sunbathers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Rounding out this delightful guidebook are lighthearted historical asides and photographs from the last four decades. more...

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