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History of Central America, Volume 3, 1801-1887 The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 8

By Hubert Howe Bancroft

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the tumultuous transition of a region striving for self-determination amidst clashing loyalties and revolutionary fervor.

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2020-07-15
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"History of Central America, Volume 3, 1801-1887" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical record from the 1800s, telling the story of Central America's shift from being controlled by Spain to fighting for its own freedom. The book probably talks about the big political and social changes happening in different areas as people fought for the right to rule themselves and create new governments. This volume kicks off with the description of how problems in Spain spread to Central America, making people want to be independent. It points out how people were unhappy with the Spanish government and how revolutionary groups started, showing the conflict between those who wanted freedom and those who still supported the Spanish king with important people like President José Bustamante, showing the push and pull between those who were loyal to the crown and those who wanted independence, growing the revolutionary spirit as the people sought reform and the ability to govern themselves.

About the Author

Hubert Howe Bancroft was an American historian and ethnologist who wrote, published, and collected works concerning the western United States, Texas, California, Alaska, Mexico, Central America, and British Columbia.

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