Spanish American Independence Movements: A History in Documents : (From the Broadview Sources Series)

Sheds light on the complicated period from 1780-81, when Peru was rocked by Túpac Amaru's revolt, to 1826, when independence fighters defeated the last Spanish forces in mainland America. Wim Klooster offers a wide-ranging introduction to the period and explores the arguments and struggles of the rebels and of those who remained loyal to Spain.