The Conquistador and the Virgin Mary in Latin American Culture and the Perpetuation of Violence

From: The Journal of Psychohistory | Date: April 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

History is a prophet who looks back: because of what was, and against what was, it announces what will be."(1) Any comprehensive and integrative approach to understanding Latin American culture requires an analysis of its history which in turn will reflect not simply group or cultural aspects but those individual dynamics that as such compose the culture. Latin American history has been fraught with violence on many levels since its discovery by Europeans over 500 years ago. In addition to its development via turbulent clashes of cultures, violent actions have continued on both political and ...

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