Wars and Booms: the Late 19th Century in Latin America
The late 19th century was a time for the young Latin American democracies to flourish. As economies grew, the republics stabilized and began to develop their own national identities. There was also strife, however, as some of Latin America’s most brutal wars, such as the War of the Pacific and the War of the Triple Alliance, took their toll on the new nations.
Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
From 1864 to 1867, Mexico was ruled not by a president, but by an Emperor: from a noble Austrian family, no less. Maximilian of Austria tried hard, but he was unloved by the people and eventually executed.
From 1864 to 1867, Mexico was ruled not by a president, but by an Emperor: from a noble Austrian family, no less. Maximilian of Austria tried hard, but he was unloved by the people and eventually executed.
The Biography of William Walker
William Walker was the greatest of the American "filibusters:" men who attacked sovereign nations as a private enterprise, generally with the eventual aim of joining them to the United States. His greatest triumph happened in 1855-1857, when he took control of Nicaragua and named himself president.
William Walker was the greatest of the American "filibusters:" men who attacked sovereign nations as a private enterprise, generally with the eventual aim of joining them to the United States. His greatest triumph happened in 1855-1857, when he took control of Nicaragua and named himself president.
The Thousand Days' War
The Thousand Days' War, a Civil War fought in Colombia from 1899-1902, devastated the nation and brought about the secession of Panama as an independent nation.
The Thousand Days' War, a Civil War fought in Colombia from 1899-1902, devastated the nation and brought about the secession of Panama as an independent nation.
The Pastry War (Mexico vs. France, 1838-1839)
The Pastry War, fought over certain debts and reparations owed by Mexico to France, took place for several months in 1838-1839 and ended in a French Victory. Considered a minor conflict in the history of Mexico, it nevertheless had important consequences.
The Pastry War, fought over certain debts and reparations owed by Mexico to France, took place for several months in 1838-1839 and ended in a French Victory. Considered a minor conflict in the history of Mexico, it nevertheless had important consequences.
The War of the Pacific
A brief account of the War of the Pacific, fought between Chile and an alliance of Peru and Bolivia from 1879 to 1884.
A brief account of the War of the Pacific, fought between Chile and an alliance of Peru and Bolivia from 1879 to 1884.
Benito Juarez: Mexico's Liberal Reformer
Benito Juarez, one of Mexico's most important statesmen and reformers, was the most powerful Mexican politician of his era and a driving force in Mexican politics for several years.
Benito Juarez, one of Mexico's most important statesmen and reformers, was the most powerful Mexican politician of his era and a driving force in Mexican politics for several years.
José Martí
An entire page dedicated to José Martí, Cuban poet and patriot. In Spanish, but has a lot of great information and photos.
An entire page dedicated to José Martí, Cuban poet and patriot. In Spanish, but has a lot of great information and photos.
Porfirio Díaz
Wikipedia entry for Porfirio Díaz, President of Mexico from 1876-1910.
Wikipedia entry for Porfirio Díaz, President of Mexico from 1876-1910.
Spanish-American War
An overview of the essentials of the Spanish American War, 1898.
An overview of the essentials of the Spanish American War, 1898.