A Short History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Alan McPherson (University of Oklahoma)

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English

Wiley
11 March 2016

History; History of the Americas; Military history; International relations

Series: Viewpoints / Puntos de Vista

A Short History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean presents a concise account of the full sweep of U.S. military invasions and interventions in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean from 1800 up to the present day.

Engages in debates about the economic, military, political, and cultural motives that shaped U.S. interventions in Cuba, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Guatemala, Mexico, and elsewhere Deals with incidents that range from the taking of Florida to the Mexican War, the War of 1898, the Veracruz incident of 1914, the Bay of Pigs, and the 1989 invasion of Panama Features also the responses of Latin American countries to U.S. involvement Features unique coverage of 19th century interventions as well as 20th century incidents, and includes a series of helpful maps and illustrations

By: Alan McPherson (University of Oklahoma)
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 261g
ISBN: 9781118954003
ISBN 10: 1118954009
Series: Viewpoints / Puntos de Vista
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 11 March 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Short History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Alan McPherson has written a clear, succinct, and engaging account of the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a synthesis aimed at classroom use, and will work admirably in that regard McPherson has produced a worthy and accessible addition to the available textbooks on U.S.-Latin American relations. Gregory Weeks, The Latin Americanist, Vol. 61, No. 2.