A Brief History of Central America

A Brief History of Central America
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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. 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 tourism, are developed throughout the book. Coverage of the history of the region is up to date with new developments, including the continued struggle in the after-math of the civil wars, the impact of the free trade agreement signed with the United States, and recent elections. Neighbors, The Spanish Conquest (1492-1541), The Federation of Central America (1823-1839), Civil Wars (1975-1996), The Challenge of Peace and Democracy, and more.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Facts on File
Manufacturer Checkmark Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 58 black-&-white photographs & illustrat
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780816073320
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Facts on File
Manufacturer	Checkmark Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	58 black-&-white photographs & illustrat
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780816073320
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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