This is the first interpretive history of Central America by a Central American historian to be published in English. Anyone with an interest in current events

Describes the cultural and natural history of Central America, covering such topics as the area's geological origins, natural corridors, native peoples, and con

Praise for the previous editions: ..".well researched...concise...interesting..."--American Reference Books Annual

This popular text surveys the history of the Central American region, covering Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, from

An exploration of the region spanning three thousand years of civilization and focusing on key events and broad cultural patterns examines the challenges facing