by Foster, Lynn V.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Facts on File, (New York :) Physical details: 338 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Central America --History. Year : 2007
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Intermediate Senior High | 972.8 FOS | Available |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The land and Its first peoples -- The Mayans and their neighbors -- The Spanish Conquest (1492-1541) -- Founding of the Kingdom of Guatemala (1541-1570) -- Life in the colony -- The Bourbons and Independence (1700-1823) -- The Federation of Central America (1823-1839) -- Conservatives and foreign profiteers (1840-1870) -- The making of the Coffee Republics (1870-1900) -- Dollar "diplomacy" and the dictators (1898-1944) 1 -- Challenge to the Old Order (1944-1975) -- Civil Wars (1975-1996) -- The challenge of peace and democracy.