The fall of the Spanish Empire: that period in the nineteenth century when it lost its colonies in Spanish America and the Philippines. How did it happen? What did the process of the “end of empire†look like? Empire’s End considers the nation’s imperial legacy beyond this period; all the way up to the present moment. In addition to scrutinizing the political; economic; and social implications of this “end;†these chapters emphasize the cultural impact of this process through an analysis of a wide range of representations—literature; literary histories; periodical publications; scientific texts; national symbols; museums; architectural monuments; and tourist routes—that formed the basis of transnational connections and exchange. The book breaks new ground by addressing the ramifications of Spain’s imperial project in relation to its former colonies; not only in Spanish America; but also in North Africa and the Philippines; thus generating new insights into the circuits of cultural exchange that link these four geographical areas that are rarely considered together.Empire’s End showcases the work of scholars of literature; cultural studies; and history; centering on four interrelated issues crucial to understanding the end of the Spanish empire: the mappings of the Hispanic Atlantic; race; human rights; and the legacies of empire.
#1338624 in Books University of New Mexico Press 1999-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.89 x .52 x 7.97l; .90 #File Name: 0826321488199 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Texas' Invasion of New MexicoBy Mark LongstrothThis is an excellent account of the early campaign in the Rio Grande Valley and the Confederacy's attempt to secure part of the Western Territories. Valverde was the first and largest battle of the campaign and a surprising southern victory allowed Sibley's Army of New Mexico to occupy most of the New Mexico Territory. Taylor makes good use of maps to discribe the action as units arrive on the field piecemeal and are thrown into the fight. Taylor includes diagrams of unit organizations and has a large appendix analyzing unit strenghts and losses and also discusses whether this Southern victory was really a strategic defeat. There are extensive notes at the end where Taylor discusses discrepencies in original accounts. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the Civil War in the Western Territories.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This was the real battle for New Mexico. The ...By Pam BowersThis was the real battle for New Mexico. The South may have won this battle but the North won the war.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Account of a Civil War Battle in the New Mexico ChampaignBy JIA well written account of a little known civil war battle in New Mexico. I've been to the battle site to get an idea what my great grandfather; Alden G. Cate; experienced over his life.
