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Born in Blood and Fire

John Charles Chasteen
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79 pages • 2 hours read

John Charles Chasteen

Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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    John Charles Chasteen’s Born in Blood and Fire is praised for its engaging narrative and comprehensive overview of Latin American history, making it accessible to both students and general readers. Critics appreciate its balanced approach, though some note the occasional lack of depth in certain areas. Overall, it’s a commendable introductory text.

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    Who Should Read Born in Blood and Fire?

    Readers who enjoy engaging, comprehensive overviews of Latin American history would appreciate Born in Blood and Fire by John Charles Chasteen. Ideal for fans of Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins of Latin America and Hugh Thomas's The Conquest of Mexico, it combines scholarly rigor with accessible narrative.

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    18+years

    Book Details

    Topics
    History: World
    Arts / Culture
    Military / War
    Genre
    Latin American Literature
    Themes
    Society: Colonialism
    Society: Class
    Values/Ideas: Equality
    Period
    Colonialism / Postcolonialism