Born in Blood and Fire
by John Charles Chasteen
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryunlikely connections
Boxlist takeA grounded, heavy non-fiction book, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
"This history of Latin America will delight any reader. Fully informed by the latest scholarship, this survey spans six centuries and covers twenty countries. John Charles Chasteen presents a narrative of the Latin American experience, animated by stories about men and women from all walks of life, and enriched by insightful analysis.
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- Author
- John Charles Chasteen
- Published
- 2001
- Pages
- 352
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- Open Library
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