I Saw a City Invincible: Urban Portraits of Latin America

I Saw a City Invincible: Urban Portraits of Latin America (Jaguar Books on Latin America, No. 9)
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When the Spaniards settled in Latin America, they immediately surrounded themselves with cities. Equating civilization with urban existence, the early conquerors of the New World rapidly established themselves as urban lords. Latin American cities then became synonymous with Spanish power and all of its privileged attributes: political authority, ecclesiastical activity, commerce, finance, and conspicuous consumption. This volume represents some of the most enduring reflections on the Latin American city. All of the essays were written by public officials, journalists, and social commentators, among others, who participated actively in the affairs of the cities they so perceptively describe. The collection offers critical analyses spanning hundreds of years, beginning with the era of the conquistadores in TenochtitlÂ·n and continuing to the deafening bustle of today's urban crowds in Mexico City. Professors Gilbert Joseph and Mark Szuchman offer translations of classic pieces by writers previously little known to Western audiences: Cobo, GarcÃŒa, Santos Vilhena, and Leite de Barros.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0842024964_used
ReleaseDate 1995-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780842024969

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0842024964_used
ReleaseDate	1995-10-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780842024969

I Saw a City Invincible: Urban Portraits of Latin America (Jaguar Books on Latin America, No. 9)