The History of Honduras

by Thomas M. Leonard

Book Overview

This book provides a political and cultural history of Honduras, covering the era of the Mayan and Lenca civilizations to today's current political strife.

Honduras has suffered both political trauma and natural disasters throughout its history. In 1969, Honduras' political tensions with El Salvador during a soccer series preliminary to the World Cup led to the four-day-long "Football War." In 1998, Hurricane Mitch caused billions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031336303X
• ISBN13: 9780313363030
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"