Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize, discovering the rain forests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snorkeling in Honduras, and cruising through the Panama Canal. Written for a general audience, A Brief History of Central America focuses on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped the region. Special themes, such as the causes of unity and disunity on the isthmus and the economic pressures on the rain forest from farming and...
Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, explor...
From the rise of the first civilizations of North America to the intensely contested presidential election of 2006, Mexico has had a vibrant and dynamic history. This title discusses developments in Mexico, helping readers to understand the deeper significance of the events.
From the rise of the first civilizations of North America to the intensely contested presidential election of 2006, Mexico has had a vibrant and dynam...