The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America. * Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin America * Written by the top international experts in the field * 28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and students * Recognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverage * Covers both historical trends and new areas of interest