The Complete Idiot's Guide to Latino History and Culture

by D.H. Figueredo

Book Overview

Offers an overview of Latin American history, politics, education, work, and entertainment, including Latin American dance styles, recipes, and well-known personalities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028643607
• ISBN13: 9780028643601
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Superb, fun and informative

I've read several books recently on latino/hispanic history and culture while studying Spanish and this one is by far the best. It's way, WAY better than the Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History, which totally sucked. It's even better than the more legit/serious sounding Everything You Need to Know About Latino History, which although good isn't organized nearly as well, and the questions in the Q & A format are written ... well, stupidly ... and the author has an obvious political/racial bias beneath his transparent attempt to appear the objective historian. Especially if you order this book online - which cuts the price - or get a used copy for under $5 this is great deal ... even if you pay the regular almost $20 price you'll be happy.