The History of Puerto Rico: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
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Overview
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States.
Drawing on dramatic recent developments in research, The History of Puerto Rico offers the most up-to-date and fully realized exploration of the island’s past for students, travelers, and general readers alike.
The History of Puerto Rico ranges from the earliest indigenous settlements to the reign of the Taino, from the centuries under Spanish control through more than 100 years of life under the U.S. flag. Insightful and authoritative, the book helps readers understand the history behind Puerto Rico’s complicated contemporary political status, its unique relationship with the United States, and the current efforts of Puerto Ricans to reclaim their indigenous and African heritage, leverage their bilingual culture for economic gain, and celebrate their cultural and artistic achievements.
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States.
Includes a section on notable Puerto Ricans with biographical information
Presents a detailed bibliographic essay with sources in English and Spanish
This book is highly recommended for collection wanting to update their national history collection for this part of the world. It provides current information and statistics about Puerto Rico. A good index is available for research.
- Title: The History of Puerto Rico
- Author: Lisa Pierce Flores
- Series: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
- Publisher: Greenwood
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 196
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBN: 9798216097938
- Resource ID: LLS:9798216097938
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T15:48:13Z
Lisa Pierce Flores began her journalism career at El Nuevo Pais, a daily newspaper in Caracas, Venezuela, and has since worked as a staff writer and editor for newspapers, magazines, and book publishers.