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HIST 317: Religion, Power and Politics in Latin America and the Caribbean (HC)

History 317: Religion, Power and Politics in Latin America and the Caribbean (Krippner) Spring 2024

Background Information

The following sources provide overviews of ideas, people, and branches of study in the history of Latin America.  They are a quick way to find out the basic facts and current points of debate.

When using an article in an encyclopedia or handbook, always check the bibliography for further reading at the end of the article. It will provide a selective list of the books, articles, and, frequently, Web resources considered to be the most up-to-date and reliable.

Handbooks and Companions

Encyclopedias

Histories

Web Sites