Colonialism and race in Luso-Hispanic literature

By Jerome Branche

Subjects: National characteristics, Latin American, in literature, Race in literature, Latin American literature, Black people in literature, History and criticism, Slavery in literature, Blacks in literature, Racism in literature, American literature, hispanic american authors, history and criticism

Description: "Branche examines a wide variety of Latin American literature and discourse to show the extent and range of racist sentiments throughout the culture. He argues that racism in the modern period (1415-1948) was a tool used to advance Spanish and Portuguese expansion, colonial enterprise, and the international development of capitalism"--Provided by publisher.