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Silver, sword, and stone : three crucibles of the Latin American story / Marie Arana.
"Against the background of a thousand years of vivid history, acclaimed writer Marie Arana tells the timely and timeless stories of three contemporary Latin Americans whose lives represent three driving forces that have shaped the character of the region: exploitation (silver), violence (sword), and religion (stone).In Silver, Sword, and Stone, Arana seamlessly weaves these stories with the history of the past millennium to explain three enduring themes that have defined Latin America since pre-Columbian times: the foreign greed for its mineral riches, an ingrained propensity to violence, and the abiding power of religion. What emerges is a vibrant portrait of a people whose lives are increasingly intertwined with our own."-- Author's website.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501104244
- ISBN: 1501104241
- Physical Description: 477 pages : maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references ([pages 367-477) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gonzales, Leonor. Buergos, Carlos. Albó, Xavier, 1934- Latin America > Biography. Latin America > History. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 920.08 Aran (Text) | 33294002061919 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Prince Rupert Library | 920.08 Aran (Text) | 33294002080315 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Against the background of a thousand years of vivid history, acclaimed writer Marie Arana tells the timely and timeless stories of three contemporary Latin Americans whose lives represent three driving forces that have shaped the character of the region: exploitation (silver), violence (sword), and religion (stone).In Silver, Sword, and Stone, Arana seamlessly weaves these stories with the history of the past millennium to explain three enduring themes that have defined Latin America since pre-Columbian times: the foreign greed for its mineral riches, an ingrained propensity to violence, and the abiding power of religion. What emerges is a vibrant portrait of a people whose lives are increasingly intertwined with our own."--
