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Product Description Specially-commissioned essays analyze Latin American history, politics, art and literature from the nineteenth century to the present and reveal the common heritage of pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America. Although the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking states created in the early 1820s differed greatly geographically and demographically (in ethnic composition and economic resources), they also shared distinct historical and cultural traits. A chronology and guide to further reading make this volume an invaluable introduction to the rich and varied culture of modern Latin America. Review "a very solid manual." Latin American Research Review "This anthology is appropriately entitled 'a companion' to Latin American culture." Linda Crawford, Slave Regina University, South Atlantic Review Book Description An introduction to the history, politics, art and literature of modern Latin America.