The History of Latin America: the Independence Era (1807-1825)
The Independence movement in Latin America, which had been simmering since the United States broke away from Great Britain in 1776, came to a boil around 1810. Spain’s Empire in the New World crumbled, and by 1825 all that remained were a few islands in the Caribbean. This passionate, violent era in the history of Latin America is particularly fascinating.
Biography of Manuela Saénz
Manuela Saénz was the mistress of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America. Much more than simple arm candy for Bolívar, she was an important figure in the Independence movement in her own right, serving as a Colonel in the rebel army.
Manuela Saénz was the mistress of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America. Much more than simple arm candy for Bolívar, she was an important figure in the Independence movement in her own right, serving as a Colonel in the rebel army.
José de San Martín
A Biography of José de San Martín,liberator of Argentina and Chile.
A Biography of José de San Martín,liberator of Argentina and Chile.
Simón Bolívar
A biography of Simón Bolívar, liberator of northern South America.
A biography of Simón Bolívar, liberator of northern South America.
Independence from Spain
For most of Latin America, independence from Spain came between 1806 and 1825. Each region took a different path to independence, with different leaders and battles.
For most of Latin America, independence from Spain came between 1806 and 1825. Each region took a different path to independence, with different leaders and battles.
Chavez and Bolívar
Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, said recently that he would like to reopen the famous case of the death of Simón Bolívar, who died in 1830. Why would he want to do so? Here’s the scoop.
Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, said recently that he would like to reopen the famous case of the death of Simón Bolívar, who died in 1830. Why would he want to do so? Here’s the scoop.
Antonio José de Sucre
Wikipedia entry on Antonio José de Sucre, a leader in South American Independence and Bolívar's top lieutenant.
Wikipedia entry on Antonio José de Sucre, a leader in South American Independence and Bolívar's top lieutenant.