The Independence of Spanish America

Klappentext

The author provides a new interpretation of the process of Spanish American independence (1808-1826); one that emphasizes political processes and cultural continuities, instead of the break with Spain. He examines the representative government and popular elections of 1812 and argues that independence did not constitute an anticolonial movement, as many scholars assert, but rather formed part of the broader Spanish political revolution.

Zusammenfassung
This book provides a new interpretation of Spanish American independence (1808-26), emphasising political processes instead of the break with Spain. Rodriguez argues that independence did not constitute an anti-colonial movement, as many scholars assert, but rather formed part of the broader Spanish political revolution.

Inhalt
Preface to the English edition; Introduction; 1. Spanish America; 2. Revolution in the Spanish World; 3. The Birth of Representative Government; 4. Civil War in America; 5. Independence; Conclusion.