The History of Honduras

This book provides a political and cultural history of Honduras, covering the era of the Mayan and Lenca civilizations to today's current political strife.

Honduras has suffered both political trauma and natural disasters throughout its history. In 1969, Honduras' political tensions with El Salvador during a soccer series preliminary to the World Cup led to the four-day-long "Football War." In 1998, Hurricane Mitch caused billions of dollars of damage to Honduras; ten years later, half of the country's roadways were ruined, often beyond repair, by substantial flooding. Most recently, many countries have frowned upon the Honduran government's shift of power from the president to the head of Congress.

The History of Honduras provides a comprehensive history of the small Latin American country, detailing Honduras's geography and current political systems with emphasis on its politics and cultural life. Recent coups and political controversy make Honduras an important Central American nation for today's students to study and understand.

Author: Thomas Leonard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01/20/2011
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780313363030

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 60

About the Author

Thomas M. Leonard is professor emeritus at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.