Notable Latin American Women

"Straightforward and brief biographical sketches of 29 women including Doäna Marina, Juana Inâes de la Cruz, Manuela Sâaenz, and Leopoldina of Brazil"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Spanning the years from 1464 to independence, this book introduces readers to the history of early Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women of the region. Each biographical chapter includes an overview of the era, providing a fresh perspective on Latin American history.

This collection of essays illuminates the experiences of pre-20th-century Latin American women....There is surprisingly rich information about Indian and black women....The diverse patterns of family roles and sex polarizations, trends in the feminist movement, and women's political participation are themes of significant importance in the essays. A welcome contribution to women's studies and to Latin American history, especially since there is little available in English covering this.

Contains short biographies of three hundred Hispanic American women who have achieved national or international prominence in a variety of fields.

Spanning from independence to the present, this book introduces readers to the history of modern Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women. Each biographical chapter includes an overview of the era, providing a fresh perspective on Latin American history.

A biographical listing of approximately 90 prominent Latin American women.

A highly readable survey of women's experiences in Latin America from the late fifteenth to the early nineteenth centuries.