Latin American War/Revolution
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Simón Bolívar Biography – El Libertador
Brief biography of Simón Bolívar, famous South American liberator. One of South America's greatest generals, Bolívar was instrumental in winning independence from Spain. more...
The Maitland Plan & South American Independence
The Maitland Plan was drawn up by Sir Thomas Maitland in 1800, a military plan of attack proposing the liberation of South America and South American independence more...
Peru Heroes – Miguel Grau Seminario
No famous people from Peru are more honored than Miguel Grau Seminario, Peruvian navy hero and the greatest of Peru heroes from the War of the Pacific. more...
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By: Elvira Nieto
The 1791 Slave Revolt of the French colony of Haiti is regarded as the first successful rebellion of the Latin American colonies against European rule. more...
Errol Flynn's Brief Flirtation With Fidel Castro
By:
John Seidenberg
Errol Flynn traveled to Cuba for many years to enjoy the Havana night life. He was drawn in by the Cuban Revolution and support for Fidel Castro, which he came to regret. more...
Fidel Castro and The Cuban Revolution
By: Elvira Nieto
A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule. more...
Biography of Ignacio Zaragoza and Cinco de Mayo
By: Beverly Yip
His desire was to be a priest but his destiny was to be a general. Zaragoza's short life was filled with a series of battles but May 5, 1862 made him a hero forever. more...
By: Sarah Salas
Che Guevara made history when he led a group of revolutionary forces that helped topple the Batista regime in Cuba. But what shaped this man who would shape history? more...
By: Sylvia Brenner
In an ironic twist of fate, an artifact collection dating from the 1910-1920 Mexican Revolution is now on exhibition at Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, New Mexico. more...
Bernal Diaz: The Conquest of New Spain
By: Marius Goubert
A short analysis of moral perspective, style, and narrative voice in 'The Conquest of New Spain', the account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo. more...
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