Blough-Weis Library: History Research Guide: Latin America

Encyclopedias & Overviews

An Atlas and Survey of Latin American History by Michael LaRosa; German R. Mejia
Publication Date: 2018

Introduction 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 Thomas M. Leonard (Editor)
Publication Date: 2017

Covers 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 Jay Kinsbruner; Erick Detlef Langer
Publication Date: 2008

Provides 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 Mike Gonzalez (Editor); Daniel Balderston (Editor); Ana M. Lopez (Editor)
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 Thomas M. Leonard; Jürgen Buchenau; Rodney Longley; Graeme Mount
Publication Date: 2012

Comprehensive, 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 David Carrasco (Editor)
Call Number: Ref. F1218.6 .O95 2001 (Compact Shelving, Ground Floor)

Publication Date: 2001

Comparative 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 James S. Olson (Editor); Virginia Garrard Burnett (Editor-In-Chief); Samuel Freeman (Editor-In-Chief); Fred Koestler (Editor-In-Chief); Ross Marlay (Editor-In-Chief); Sam L. Slick (Other Adaptation by)
Call Number: REF DP56 .H57 1992

ISBN: 0313264139

Publication Date: 1991-11-30

Latin American History Research Links

Digital Library of the Caribbean
Searchable collection of digitized Caribbean cultural, historical and research materials.
Expeditions and Discoveries
The 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.
ClasePeriodica
Search here for documents appearing in Latin American journals.

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1975-present
CLASE indexes documents published in Latin American journals specializing in the social sciences and humanities. PERIODICA covers journals specializing in science and technology. Offers access to more than 300,000 bibliographic citations from documents published in 2,600 scholarly journals published in the Spanish, Portuguese, French and English languages.
United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures
Explores 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 Documents
Collection of over 670,000 page images of government publications.
Digital Collection of Mexican and Argentine Presidential Messages
Digital images of Mexican and Argentine presidential speeches from the 19th century.
National Security Archive's E-Briefing Books
Choose 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 Database
Documents over 35,000 slaving voyages.
Caribbean Newspaper Digital Archive
Provides access to digitized versions of Caribbean newspapers, gazettes, and other research materials on newsprint currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections.

ARTstor

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.
World Directory of Minorities & Indigenous Peoples
Search the Minority Rights Group's interactive world map for underrepresented populations organized by country or region.

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Focuses 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 Advantage
Search or browse by country to find reports that analyze the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structures there.

Country Studies (Library of Congress)
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The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

BBC News Country Profiles
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Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.

They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
Guide to Law Online: Nations
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List of links about a country geared toward legal researchers. Includes links to Constitutions and information about branches of government.
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
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Background information about a country prepared by the U.S. Department of State.

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.