This text is a concise study of the history of the Iberian colonies in the New World from their pre-conquest background to the wave of independence in the early nineteenth century. This new tenth edition includes improved and expanded discussions of daily life in colonial Latin America, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the facinating, rich, and often tragic history of the cultures, the people, and the struggles that have played a part in shaping contemporary Latin America. | Colonial Latin America by Mark A. Burkholder, Paperback | Indigo Chapters