Encyclopedias & Overviews
An Atlas and Survey of Latin American History by Publication Date: 2018Introduction to both the human and physical geography of Latin America and the social, cultural, political and economic events that have defined its history.
Encyclopedia of Modern Latin America (1900 to the Present) by Publication Date: 2017Covers the history and culture of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on Latin America as it asserts itself in international politics, experiences the effects of globalization, and becomes an influential area worldwide, from the 20th century through the present day.
Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture by Publication Date: 2008Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.
Charles Scribner's Sons
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures by Publication Date: 2001"Culture" is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture.
Encyclopedia of U. S. - Latin American Relations by Publication Date: 2012Comprehensive, three-volume, A-to-Z reference featuring more than 800 entries detailing the political, economic and military interconnections between the United States and the countries of Latin America, including Mexico and the nations in Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures by Call Number: Ref. F1218.6 .O95 2001 (Compact Shelving, Ground Floor)Publication Date: 2001Comparative reference source to chronicle Pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and modern Mesoamerica. Organized alphabetically, the articles range from 500- to 7,000-word entries on geography and history to the legacy of the arts, writings, architecture, and religious rituals.
Historical Dictionary of the Spanish Empire, 1402-1975 by Call Number: REF DP56 .H57 1992ISBN: 0313264139Publication Date: 1991-11-30
Latin American History Research Links
- Digital Library of the CaribbeanSearchable collection of digitized Caribbean cultural, historical and research materials.
- Expeditions and DiscoveriesThe fourth in a series of online collections from Harvard University, Expeditions and Discoveries delivers maps, photographs, and published materials, as well as field notes, letters, and a unique range of manuscript materials on selected expeditions between 1626 and 1953. Browse by region/country.
- Latin American Open Archives Portal (LAOAP)Provides access to social sciences grey literature produced in Latin America.
- United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing CulturesExplores the history of Brazil, interactions between Brazil and the United States from the eighteenth century to the present, and the parallels and contrasts between Brazilian and American culture and history.
- Brazilian Government DocumentsCollection of over 670,000 page images of government publications.
- Digital Collection of Mexican and Argentine Presidential MessagesDigital images of Mexican and Argentine presidential speeches from the 19th century.
- National Security Archive's E-Briefing BooksChoose a region from the menu to access declassified records on issues including U.S. national security, foreign policy, diplomatic and military history, intelligence policy, and more.
- Voyages: Transatlantic Slave Trade DatabaseDocuments over 35,000 slaving voyages.
- Caribbean Newspaper Digital ArchiveProvides access to digitized versions of Caribbean newspapers, gazettes, and other research materials on newsprint currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections.
- ARTstor This link opens in a new window
- World Digital LibraryThe World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
- World Directory of Minorities & Indigenous PeoplesDescribes minority populations organized by country or region and focusing on topics such as gender, education reform, economic development, land/property rights and prevention of conflict/genocide, together with the key area of public participation.
Country Background Information
- Country Analysis PESTLE Reports: MarketLine AdvantageSearch or browse by country to find reports that analyze the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structures there.
Use these links to find background information about a country, including historical information. Or start research using both of the interactive maps below.
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World Digital Library
The World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
