Isbn: 9798273490871 - a brief history of puerto rico (10 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A Brief History of Puerto Rico For more than five hundred years, Puerto Rico has stood at the crossroads of empire, resistance, and survival. A Brief History of Puerto Rico offers a powerful and unflinching examination of the island's past and present, revealing how colonialism, institutionalized racism, and cultural domination have shaped every aspect of Puerto Rican life-from the destruction of the Taino civilization to the modern struggle for political identity and economic independence. Rejecting the romanticized narratives that have long obscured the truth, this book presents a critical and deeply human story-one defined by resilience, rebellion, and reinvention. Drawing upon rigorous historical research and cultural analysis, Marisol Santiago exposes the political forces that have kept the island in perpetual limbo, the economic systems that sustain inequality, and the enduring strength of a people who continue to fight for dignity and self-determination.From Spanish conquest to American occupation, from slavery to citizenship without representation, and from mass migration to contemporary resistance movements, A Brief History of Puerto Rico challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about colonial power and racial hierarchy that still shape the island's fate today. Engaging, insightful, and uncompromising, this is not just a history book-it is a call to acknowledge Puerto Rico's rightful place in the global struggle for justice, identity, and freedom. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: New.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A Brief History of Puerto Rico For more than five hundred years, Puerto Rico has stood at the crossroads of empire, resistance, and survival. A Brief History of Puerto Rico offers a powerful and unflinching examination of the island's past and present, revealing how colonialism, institutionalized racism, and cultural domination have shaped every aspect of Puerto Rican life-from the destruction of the Taino civilization to the modern struggle for political identity and economic independence. Rejecting the romanticized narratives that have long obscured the truth, this book presents a critical and deeply human story-one defined by resilience, rebellion, and reinvention. Drawing upon rigorous historical research and cultural analysis, Marisol Santiago exposes the political forces that have kept the island in perpetual limbo, the economic systems that sustain inequality, and the enduring strength of a people who continue to fight for dignity and self-determination.From Spanish conquest to American occupation, from slavery to citizenship without representation, and from mass migration to contemporary resistance movements, A Brief History of Puerto Rico challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about colonial power and racial hierarchy that still shape the island's fate today. Engaging, insightful, and uncompromising, this is not just a history book-it is a call to acknowledge Puerto Rico's rightful place in the global struggle for justice, identity, and freedom. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …