Within the next decade; Hispanics will become the largest minority group in the United States. The new immigrants have ignited a vibrant Latin explosion in popular culture and deeply affected American society. Spanning 500 years-from the first New World colonies to our nation's nineteenth-century westward expansion; from the days of gunboat diplomacy to the turn of the millennium-Harvest of Empire features family portraits of real-life immigrants along with sketches of the political events and social conditions that compelled them to leave their homeland. In addition; it gives a fascinating look at how these Latino pioneers have transformed the cultural landscape of the United States.
#1620178 in Books 2004-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.50 x .94 x 9.00l; 2.80 #File Name: 140220213X272 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderfully Put TogetherBy Chairwoman MAOI bought this book for a political science class; sadly we never used it though; however; I think this is one of the best investments I could have made in a text book. It chronicles the civil rights movement and contains some pictures that are otherwise hard to find anywhere else. I attend Florida AM and there is actually a piture of Stokley Carmichael standing in front of one of our buildings delivering one of his earth shaking speeches; I'm sure... Unfortunately; I was disheartened by the way the author skipped over Malcolm X's role in the civil rights era and how he inspired later organizations such as the Black panther Party. But that; a big issue for me; aside; this is a great textbook. When I start teaching; I will probably refer back to it for my history classes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Donald SandersA+0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Johny-leeGreat book!
