Understanding Belize: A Historical Guide

by Alan Twigg

Tiny, island-dotted Belize, perched on the Caribbean, south of Mexico and east of Guatemala, is a fascinating blend of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, English, East Indian, Mennonite, Lebanese and Chinese cultures. With its colonial background (English remains the official language) and a history of fending off its Latin neighbours, Belize has emerged as a relatively stable democracy that is as much Caribbean as it is Central American.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550173251
• ISBN13: 9781550173253
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Harbour Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Will appeal not just to travelers, but to any interested

Plenty of travel guides cover Belize; but much fewer narrow the focus to its history and culture. UNDERSTANDING BELIZE tells the story of the country, from its early days as a haven for pirates through its current attraction as an ecotourism focal point. Black and white photos and a timeline accompany a rare survey of the nation that will appeal not just to travelers, but to any interested in the individual histories and evolution of the South American countries. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch