{"product_id":"9788490076972","title":"Founding constitutions of Latin America","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoundational Constitutions of Latin America\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers an exhaustive selection of the constitutions and foundational texts that shaped Latin American nations during the 19th century. The reader will find key historical documents, from Francisco de Miranda's project to the 1891 Brazilian Constitution, which reflect the process of independence and the construction of modern states. An essential volume for understanding the legal and political origins of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles the first charters and constitutional documents promulgated in Latin America throughout the 19th century, mostly as a direct consequence of the independence processes from France, Spain, and Portugal. Through these texts, one can observe how each territory defined its model of government, from the empire in Haiti to the republic in most cases. The work includes foundational documents from countries such as Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, and several Central American nations, offering a panoramic view of the political and legal thought of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eProcesses of independence and emancipation of the American colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEvolution of government systems in Latin America during the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHistory of constitutionalism and public law in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eConflicting political models: empire, federal republic, and unitary republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFoundational documents as a reflection of each country's national identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals in law, history, and political science, as well as researchers interested in the formation process of Latin American states. It is also highly useful for any reader curious about the legal and political origins of the region who wishes to access the primary sources of American constitutionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect access to the original constitutional texts that laid the foundations for Latin American nations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep understanding of the 19th-century political and legal debates in the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEssential historical context for understanding the current configuration of Latin American countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRigorous reference material for the comparative study of constitutions and government systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCompilation of scattered documents in a single, practical reference volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSubject: Classical Texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCollection: Laws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 536\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a fundamental reference tool for those studying the political and legal history of Latin America. By gathering foundational documents from over fifteen countries, it allows for a complete map of 19th-century constitutional thought in the region. Its value lies in offering the primary sources that explain how national states and their systems of government were configured, making it especially useful for researchers, educators, and students of law and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406068867419,"sku":"9788490076972","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007697.jpg?v=1781835057","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076972","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}