The Ideology of Creole Revolution: Imperialism and Independence in American and Latin American Political Thought

ISBN-13: 9781316610961 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 284 str.

Joshua Simon

Opis

This book explores the surprising similarities in the political ideas of the American and Latin American independence movements.

Recenzje

'With sophisticated textual analysis, historical sensitivity, and stylistic flair, Joshua Simon provides a useful contribution to the growing field of Comparative Political Theory. At last we see clearly the linkages that make the Americas a unified region in terms of political ideas, and which undermine the notion of American exceptionalism. The work is a welcome addition to the historical literature that shows how present US developments are closely connected to the core logic of power made visible through a Latin American lens.' Diego A. von Vacano, Texas A & M University

Spis treści

1. Introduction: the ideas of American independence in comparative perspective; 2. The ideology of Creole revolution; 3. Alexander Hamilton in hemispheric perspective; 4. Simón Bolívar and the contradictions of Creole revolution; 5. The Creole conservatism of Lucas Alamán; 6. The end of Creole revolution; 7. Conclusion: from the Creole revolutions to our Americas.