Latin American Histories Latin American Histories, (Paperback)

Best, and only, general text on Bolivia. It is exceptional in its interpretation and clarity. A must for any student of the Andean countries."--Sonny Davis, Western State College of Colorado"The best survey on Bolivian history published until now. Recommendable for both students and teachers."--Enrique Sermo, University of New Mexico"Interestingly written, well done, appropriate for both graduate and undergraduate students."--Robert D. Talbott, University of Northern Iowa"Shows the diverse texture of society from pre-Columbian to recent times. Particularly useful is the discussion of the complex evolution of Bolivian politics since the 1952 Revolution."--John L. Rector, Western Oregon State College"Still the most comprehensive history of Bolivia from pre-Columbian times to 1990. Especially valuable are the last three chapters."--Oakah L. Jones, Purdue University"Provides quite a valuable overview of the history of what is now Bolivia."--Anthony Christopher Auriemma, University of California, Santa Cruz"Good, basic text."--Ann Wightman, Wesleyan University Studies"Superb. A much-needed work by a naster of the subject."--Eugene G. SHarkey, Westminster College"Still the best synthesis of Bolivian history. The update of the second edition was necessary and is extremely useful, including the extension of the bibliographical essay."--Christine Hunefezde, University of California, San Diego"Excellent synthesis of Bolivian history....Highly recommended for those interested in the history of that tortured nation. Must for all libraries."--Ray Doyle, West Chester University"Impressive: an exemplary country."--Ray Bromley, SUNY, Albany"Excellent....Very helpful."--Justine Peter, Cardinal Stritch College"The author has greatly expanded the post-1980 period compared to its first edition. Moreover it has been carefully rethought and the bibliography appropriately altered."--Douglas W. Richmond, University of Texas, Arlington"Thoughtfully updated, and contains an expanded bibliography."--Nils Jacobsen, University of Illinois, Urbana"The best national history of Bolivia bar none; and a model for that difficult genre of national histories. Invaluable for students and general readers."--Alan Knight, Oxford University, currently at the University of Texas at Austin"Well-researched and complete."--Otoniel Cabrero, Universidad AdventistoPraise for the first edition:"An excellent overview."--Oakah L. Jones, Purdue University"Admirably well constructed, lucidly written, and long overdue."--Simon Collier, University of Essex"A worthwhile and necessary addition to [Oxford's] Latin American Histories."--Edward D. Elsasser, Western Michigan University"An excellent book."--Douglas W. Richmond, University of Texas at Arlington"Offers sharp insights into a complex subject with careful historiography."--N.C. Polos, University of La Verne"Excellent."--Choice"An excellent book on colorful but little-known Bolivia."--Booknotes"The authoritative history of Bolivia in English. Balanced, Insightful, cognizant of major trends and as close to necessary for any student of Bolivia as a book can be."--L.A. CLayton, University of Alabama