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Harvest of Empire

A History of Latinos in America

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Harvest of Empire

By: Juan Gonzalez
Narrated by: Robert Fass
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The first new edition in 10 years of this important study of Latinos in US history, Harvest of Empire spans five centuries - from the first New World colonies to the first decade of the new millennium. Latinos are now the largest minority group in the United States, and their impact on American popular culture - from food to entertainment to literature - is greater than ever. Featuring family portraits of real-life immigrant Latino pioneers, as well as accounts of the events and conditions that compelled them to leave their homelands, Harvest of Empire is required listening for anyone wishing to understand the history and legacy of this increasingly influential group.

©2011 Juan Gonzolez (P)2017 Tantor Latin American Studies Emigration & Immigration Specific Demographics United States Social Sciences Latin America Imperialism Americas Refugee Social justice Capitalism Mexico Law Socialism Africa Latino History

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"A serious, significant contribution to understanding who the Hispanics of the United States are and where they came from." ( New York Times)

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Editorial Review

Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America is a history book with a difference. This powerful audiobook teaches you what you didn’t learn in school about Latino immigration to the United States. Juan Gonzalez pulls the curtain on how U.S. foreign policy has impacted countries in South and Central America.
This audiobook is written by the American reporter and journalist Juan Gonzalez, a Puerto Rico-born American. Gonzalez is the co-host of the long-running American news show Democracy Now! The Audie Award-winning narrator Robert Fass tells the story and sets the right tone for this educational yet moving listen.
The novel inspired the 2012 award-winning documentary film Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America, directed by Peter Getzels and Eduardo López. It features inspiring interviews with the Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú, poet Martin Espada, writer Junot Diaz, and journalist Maria Hinojosa.
Writer Juan Gonzalez explores the history of various groups in the Latino community, including Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Central Americans, and more. Harvest of Empire delves into how the Spanish-speaking countries south of the U.S. border have been oppressed and colonized over time.
Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America is an essential listen for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of Latin American history and imperialism in U.S. history. It uncovers key events and foreign policy that affected relations between the United States and Central America, South America, and the Caribbean and their impact on Hispanic people around the world. —Audible Latino Editor.

Comprehensive History • Informative Analysis • Smooth Voice • Educational Content • Eye-opening Perspective

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This book is a great introduction to the relationship between the United States and the Latin America communities, countries and influence in the Western hemisphere.

great start to new learning curriculum

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Very informative and mind opening read. I learned more listening to this than an entire semester at college. Loved it!

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This book should be added to our history curriculum. Everyone should be taught our history the right way.

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I’m listening to this for school. The only reason I realized a chapter was missing was that the chapter title in the recording differed from the homework module. The chapters aren’t titled in the outline. I’m glad I didn’t pay for this book. The only reason it isn’t messing up my grade is because the professor was nice enough to give me an extension on my assignment. I don’t even know if I want to continue using Audible.

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Thank you Juan! This book should be read by everyone and I mean everyone. Should be required reading in schools. Juan did such a good job as a journalist collecting all necessary information on why things are the way they are here in the states in regards to our latino population. Excellent read.

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