A History of Indigenous Latin America

Indigenous people have played an incredibly important role in the history of the Americas. From their earliest encounters with Europeans, which helped shape the institutions of the colonial period, to recent mobilizations that have toppled regimes and put one of their own into power, the indigenous people of Latin America have profoundly molded political, economic, and social events throughout the region. A History of Indigenous Latin America, for the first time, attempts to tell the indigenous side of the story from the colonial period to the present. Ranging across countries, peoples, and themes, the book moves chronologically from the earliest native encounters with Europeans through themes of conquest, alliance, integration, urbanization, revolt, and many more to show the profound impact the movement and mixing of people has had on the development of Latin American nations and identity. With helpful key words, discussion questions, timelines, and lists of further reading, and bolstered by primary source documents and box features that highlight important people or events, this short text is perfect for anyone seeking to understand the broad picture of indigenous history throughout Latin America.