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Explore a pivotal chapter in U.S. history with our carefully curated book, exploring the relationships between the United States and Latin America's independence movements. This engaging read sheds light on the early nineteenth century when the fledgling nation looked southward, inspired by ideals of revolution and republicanism. Delve into the connections formed across pulsing port cities, Midwestern farms, and southern plantations as they celebrated Latin America's journey towards independence. The book highlights the contrasts between initial goodwill towards anti-slavery revolutionaries and the emergence of a divisive ideology steeped in white U.S. exceptionalism. Authored by Caitlin Fitz, the book is a groundbreaking examination of this significant yet underappreciated period in American history. The beautifully crafted narrative invites readers to rethink the historical context and legacy of these 'sister republics.' With 384 pages, this brand-new edition provides deep insights supported by compelling research, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of this era. Perfect for historians, students, and anyone passionate about America’s past. Don’t miss your chance to own this essential piece of literary scholarship. Free shipping is included with your purchase, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Add this valuable resource to your collection today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631493171
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 384
Description:
In the early nineteenth century, the United States turned its idealistic gaze southward, imagining a legacy of revolution and republicanism it hoped would dominate the American hemisphere. From pulsing port cities to Midwestern farms and southern plantations, an adolescent nation hailed Latin America's independence movements as glorious tropical reprises of 1776. Even as Latin Americans were gradually ending slavery, U.S. observers remained energized by the belief that their founding ideals were triumphing over European tyranny among their "sister republics." But as slavery became a violently divisive issue at home, goodwill toward antislavery revolutionaries waned. By the nation's fiftieth anniversary, republican efforts abroad had become a scaffold upon which many in the United States erected an ideology of white U.S. exceptionalism that would haunt the geopolitical landscape for generations. Marshaling groundbreaking research in four languages, Caitlin Fitz defines this hugely significant, previously unacknowledged turning point in U.S. history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631493171
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 384
Description:
In the early nineteenth century, the United States turned its idealistic gaze southward, imagining a legacy of revolution and republicanism it hoped would dominate the American hemisphere. From pulsing port cities to Midwestern farms and southern plantations, an adolescent nation hailed Latin America's independence movements as glorious tropical reprises of 1776. Even as Latin Americans were gradually ending slavery, U.S. observers remained energized by the belief that their founding ideals were triumphing over European tyranny among their "sister republics." But as slavery became a violently divisive issue at home, goodwill toward antislavery revolutionaries waned. By the nation's fiftieth anniversary, republican efforts abroad had become a scaffold upon which many in the United States erected an ideology of white U.S. exceptionalism that would haunt the geopolitical landscape for generations. Marshaling groundbreaking research in four languages, Caitlin Fitz defines this hugely significant, previously unacknowledged turning point in U.S. history.