A New And Accurate History Of South America (1756)

By Richard Rolt

Book Overview

A New And Accurate History Of South America is a historical book written by Richard Rolt in 1756. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of South America, covering the period from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the mid-18th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of South American history. Some of the topics covered in the book include the early exploration and colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portuguese, the impact of the slave trade on the continent, the wars of independence in the early 19th century, and the political and social developments of the region up to the mid-18th century.Rolt's writing is clear and concise, and he draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and accurate account of South American history. The book is also illustrated with maps and engravings that help to bring the history of South America to life.Overall, A New And Accurate History Of South America is an important historical work that provides a valuable insight into the complex and fascinating history of this diverse and culturally rich continent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112012431X
• ISBN13: 9781120124319
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"