Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History

by Germán Mejía Pavony, Germán R. Mejía, Michael J. LaRosa

Book Overview

Written by two leading historians, this deeply informed and accessible book traces the history of Colombia thematically, covering the past two centuries. In ten interlinked chapters, Michael J. LaRosa and Germ n R. Mej a depart from more standard approaches by presenting a history of political, social, and cultural accomplishments within the context of Colombia's specific geographic and economic realities. Their emphasis on cultural development, international...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442209356
• ISBN13: 9781442209350
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 9.0"