Description
Goodbye, Mother Country
Book Summary
This work is a documentary compilation that brings together the foundational texts of the leaders who drove the independence of the American territories colonized by Spain. Through a chronological selection spanning from the end of the 18th century, the reader will find everything from justifications for the conquest to criticisms of it, including defenses of independence and foundational acts. The book offers a tool for understanding the power and counter-power struggles of the era, allowing for a direct approach to the original sources of the emancipation process.
What is it about?
Goodbye, Mother Country offers a documentary journey through the ideological and political keys that marked the rupture between Spain and its American colonies. The work organizes the texts chronologically so that the reader can follow the evolution of the independence discourse. Included are documents justifying the conquest, writings critical of colonialism, proclamations by independence leaders, and the Acts of Independence themselves. The collection allows for the analysis of the language of each era and the understanding of the motivations of the religious, political, and military figures who participated in the process.
Main themes
- Independence processes in Hispanic America.
- Criticism and justification of Spanish colonialism.
- Political and religious thought of independence leaders.
- Foundational acts and historical emancipation documents.
- Evolution of political discourse between the 18th and 19th centuries.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, historians, and readers interested in colonial history and the independence processes of Latin America. It is also of great use to those who wish to consult primary sources and understand, from the original documents, the ideological foundations that led to the formation of the new American republics.
What this book offers
- Direct access to fundamental historical documents of the independence process.
- Understanding of the different political and religious perspectives in conflict.
- Chronological contextualization of the discourses that shaped American emancipation.
- Study tool to analyze the language and motivations of the era.
Technical specifications
- Author: Josu Legarreta and Eneko Sanz
- Publisher: El Gallo de Oro Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Literary essays, History, General and world history, Classic travel literature
- Collection: Gallo Negro (Essay)
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2017
- Number of pages: 600
- Weight: 850 g
Editorial review
Goodbye, Mother Country presents itself as a reference work for those seeking a rigorous approach to the sources of Hispano-American independence. Its value lies in the documentary selection and the chronological organization, which facilitates the understanding of a complex historical process. It is a useful book for both academic consultation and for the reader interested in learning firsthand the arguments that forged the independence of the American peoples.