Harvest of Empire
A History of Latinos in America: Second Revised and Updated Edition
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · June 14, 2022
A sweeping history that spans five centuries of the Latino experience in the United States—from the European colonization of the Americas to the 2020 election.
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- Who it’s for
- Clear-eyed history that folds explanation and identity into an easy, sustained read.
- Genres
- Hispanic American Studies, Immigration & Emigration, Immigration Policy
- Published
- Penguin Publishing Group, June 14, 2022
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A sweeping history that spans five centuries of the Latino experience in the United States—from the European colonization of the Americas to the 2020 election. Latinos are now the largest minority group in the United States, and their impact on American culture and politics is greater than ever.
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With family portraits of real-life immigrant Latino pioneers, as well as accounts of the events and conditions that compelled them to leave their homelands, Gonzalez highlights the complexity of a segment of the American population that is often discussed but frequently misrepresented. This landmark history is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the history and legacy of this influential and diverse group.
Why It Clicks
Clear-eyed history that folds explanation and identity into an easy, sustained read.
Come here for
- Accessible cultural history
- Straightforward context without the seminar voice
Expect
- Biographical and historical framing
- A practical, unsentimental register
Where it sits
| Hispanic American Studies | 91% |
|---|---|
| Immigration & Emigration | 54% |
| Immigration Policy | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- U.S. History
- Immigration & Emigration
- Hispanic American Studies
- Authors
- Juan Gonzalez
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- June 14, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- U.S. History