Silver, Sword, and Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story

by Marie Arana

Book Overview

Winner, American Library Association Booklist's Top of the List, 2019 Adult Nonfiction

Acclaimed writer Marie Arana delivers a cultural history of Latin America and the three driving forces that have shaped the character of the region: exploitation (silver), violence (sword), and religion (stone). "Meticulously researched, this] book's greatest strengths are the power of its epic narrative, the beauty of its prose, and its rich portrayals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501105019
• ISBN13: 9781501105012
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.3"