The History of Puerto Rico (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313354182)

This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States.

Drawing on dramatic recent developments in research, The History of Puerto Rico offers the most up-to-date and fully realized exploration of the island's past for students, travelers, and general readers alike.

The History of Puerto Rico ranges from the earliest indigenous settlements to the reign of the Taino, from the centuries under Spanish control through more than 100 years of life under the U.S. flag. Insightful and authoritative, the book helps readers understand the history behind Puerto Rico's complicated contemporary political status, its unique relationship with the United States, and the current efforts of Puerto Ricans to reclaim their indigenous and African heritage, leverage their bilingual culture for economic gain, and celebrate their cultural and artistic achievements.

Author: Lisa Pierce Flores
ISBN-10: 0313354189
ISBN-13: 9780313354182
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2009
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 77