History of South America
Enhance your knowledge of South America to enrich your travels with these resources about the historical background and current issues.
Admiral Thomas Cochrane (5)
Inca Empire (17)
Archaeology (98)
Indigenous Peoples (33)
Bernardo OHiggins (5)
Jesuit Missions (10)
Che Guevara (13)
Jose de San Martin (5)
Christopher Columbus (18)
Juan Peron and Peronismo @
Conquerors / Conquistadores (16)
Simon Bolivar (7)
Eva Peron (27)
Sir Ernest Shackleton @
Explorers (33)
War of the Pacific (6)
Jesuit Missions of South America Tour
The priests of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as Jesuits, developed the series of missions in what is now Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a social and economic extension of the mission to bring the Roman Catholic religion to the indigenous populations, mainly the Guaraní tribes, via spiritual instruction, education, commercial endeavors and trade. These settlements were called a reducción in Spanish, or redução in Portuguese.
The priests of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as Jesuits, developed the series of missions in what is now Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a social and economic extension of the mission to bring the Roman Catholic religion to the indigenous populations, mainly the Guaraní tribes, via spiritual instruction, education, commercial endeavors and trade. These settlements were called a reducción in Spanish, or redução in Portuguese.
Jesuit Missions of South America
The Jesuit Missions in South America began in Brazil, then spread to what is now Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with one in Uruguay. They are all on the tourist mission circuit, and a worthwhile visit to learn about Spanish and Portuguese colonial history.
The Jesuit Missions in South America began in Brazil, then spread to what is now Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with one in Uruguay. They are all on the tourist mission circuit, and a worthwhile visit to learn about Spanish and Portuguese colonial history.
A Vanished Arcadia
R. B. Cunninghame Graham's history, published in 1901, of the expulsion of the Jesuits from the continent and the consequent tragedy imposed upon South America's native inhabitants.
R. B. Cunninghame Graham's history, published in 1901, of the expulsion of the Jesuits from the continent and the consequent tragedy imposed upon South America's native inhabitants.
Andean History
Aboriginal societies to the new Andean Republics.
Aboriginal societies to the new Andean Republics.
Antonio José de Sucre
"Respetado por los argentinos, los chilenos y los peruanos, admirado por los bolivianos y quiteños, sin enemigos en Venezuela y en la Nueva Granada y con todos sus antecedentes, Sucre estaba destinado a ser el natural sucesor de Bolívar".
"Respetado por los argentinos, los chilenos y los peruanos, admirado por los bolivianos y quiteños, sin enemigos en Venezuela y en la Nueva Granada y con todos sus antecedentes, Sucre estaba destinado a ser el natural sucesor de Bolívar".
Dia de la Raza
The day Columbus landed in the Americas is celebrated as Columbus Day or as Día de la Raza. Not everybody favors this holiday. Do you?
The day Columbus landed in the Americas is celebrated as Columbus Day or as Día de la Raza. Not everybody favors this holiday. Do you?
Guide to South America
Lonely Planet has some great information about travels to and in South America. Peruse a guide here.
Lonely Planet has some great information about travels to and in South America. Peruse a guide here.
Historical Text Archive: Links : Latin America: General
Links to a number of subjects from economics, the Andes, African Diaspora through politics, drugs, history, anthropology, wars and news.
Links to a number of subjects from economics, the Andes, African Diaspora through politics, drugs, history, anthropology, wars and news.
History and Traditions of South America
The many varied indigenous tribes of South America enjoyed their own cultures for years before the arrival of Europeans and subsequent immigrations. Here you'll find a sampling of the many books written about the history and traditions of South America.
The many varied indigenous tribes of South America enjoyed their own cultures for years before the arrival of Europeans and subsequent immigrations. Here you'll find a sampling of the many books written about the history and traditions of South America.
Indigenous People
Facts from the History Channel.
Facts from the History Channel.
José Antonio Ramos Sucre
"José Antonio Ramos Sucre, poeta venezolano, nació en Cumaná, estado Sucre el 09 de junio de 1890; murió en Ginebra el 13 de junio de 1930, "víctima de su propia soledad".
"José Antonio Ramos Sucre, poeta venezolano, nació en Cumaná, estado Sucre el 09 de junio de 1890; murió en Ginebra el 13 de junio de 1930, "víctima de su propia soledad".
Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine
Overview of the document, written by US President James Monore in 1823, that established the refusal to tolerate any further European expansion in the Americas.
Overview of the document, written by US President James Monore in 1823, that established the refusal to tolerate any further European expansion in the Americas.
Latin America-u.s. Relations
Good summation from the History Channel.
Good summation from the History Channel.
Mahan Howard J. collector Collection 1533 - 1836
A collection of autograph documents signed by Spanish kings South American colonial officials and South American military leaders of both the loyalist and revolutionary camps. They originated in Spain Bolivia Chile Ecuador and Peru but are principally from Peru.
A collection of autograph documents signed by Spanish kings South American colonial officials and South American military leaders of both the loyalist and revolutionary camps. They originated in Spain Bolivia Chile Ecuador and Peru but are principally from Peru.
Map of the Americas 1562
Travel to South America was a little more difficult then.
Travel to South America was a little more difficult then.
On the Trail of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Most historians believe that Butch and Sundance died in a shoot-out in San Vincente, a town in southern Bolivia, where they had fled after robbing the payroll of the Aramayo Mining Co.
Most historians believe that Butch and Sundance died in a shoot-out in San Vincente, a town in southern Bolivia, where they had fled after robbing the payroll of the Aramayo Mining Co.
South America History Quiz
This quick 10 question quiz deals with history, a little geography, some botany, a dash of culture and a smidgen of gossip. Can you answer all the questions?
This quick 10 question quiz deals with history, a little geography, some botany, a dash of culture and a smidgen of gossip. Can you answer all the questions?
South America
Brief overview from the History Channel.
Brief overview from the History Channel.
South America
Archaeology links to sites in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, plus updates, bibliographies, mailing lists, and Latin American resources in anthropology and archaeology.
Archaeology links to sites in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, plus updates, bibliographies, mailing lists, and Latin American resources in anthropology and archaeology.
South American History
Color coded map displays the changing political systems, by year, from 1945 - 1999.
Color coded map displays the changing political systems, by year, from 1945 - 1999.
South American Wars
Brief background and summaries of the wars occuring on the South American continent, from the wars of independence to the Ecuador-Peru conflict of 1995.
Brief background and summaries of the wars occuring on the South American continent, from the wars of independence to the Ecuador-Peru conflict of 1995.
Time Machine - South America
Select an historical period, 10,000 years ago to modern days.
Select an historical period, 10,000 years ago to modern days.