Puerto Rico by Jorell Melndezbadillo
A panoramic history of Puerto Rico from pre-Columbian times to today
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"[Meléndez-Badillo] explores the history of . . . his native Puerto Rico in a thorough, accessible exposition. Beginning with the archipelago’s Indigenous Taíno people, back when Puerto Rico was called Borikén, the book traces a history of imperialism as the land was colonized by the Spanish and then by the United States." * Library Journal *
"[Puerto Rico] has a nuanced political history of conquest and struggles for freedom from imperial rule. Puerto Rico: A National History covers this history with clarity, honesty, and compassion. . . . A great choice for . . . anyone looking to learn more about modern-day imperialism."---Alyssa Parssinen, Shelf Awareness
"Meléndez-Badillo's fresh perspective illuminates the context and the ongoing challenges that the colony faces at this critical moment. Framing the narrative with his own family's story adds compelling insights into the island's history and the reasons for the inhabitants' to-ing and fro-ing throughout the years since the fateful encounter of 1492. Meticulously referenced with notes, an annotated bibliography, and a comprehensive index, this much needed and clarifying overview is rich in maps, illustrations, and images that add depth and texture. Meléndez-Badillo finds hope for a brighter future in Puerto Ricans themselves, especially in emerging leaders from a younger generation inspired by the 'collective rage' in Bad Bunny's song, 'El Apagon.'"---Sara Martinez, Booklist
"As an academic with roots in Puerto Rico, Meléndez-Badillo delves deeply into the island's national history, providing a nuanced perspective on its unique, complex, and evolving national identity. His expert analysis sheds light on the intricate interplay between cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped Puerto Rico over the centuries. Meléndez-Badillo's work stands out for its depth of insight and its honest examination of both the challenges and opportunities in Puerto Rico's past and future."---Jwahr Alotaibi, H-Net Reviews
A much-needed primer on the history of Puerto Rico, showcasing how its people have long cultivated a tradition of resilience and resistance. . . [Meléndez-Badillo] offers readers a critical understanding of how the island came to exist as it does today and how its future may yet unfold. [He] succeeds in not just recounting historical events from a distance as other historians might but in using the stories of real people—both from history and from the present, including his own—to spark something deeper in the reader. I found it impossible to read this book and not be overwhelmed with emotion at times, not just feeling like I learned something new but that I also wanted to do something more.
"---Jazmine Gonzalez, Porchlight"[Meléndez-Badillo] explores the history of . . . his native Puerto Rico in a thorough, accessible exposition. Beginning with the archipelago’s Indigenous Taíno people, back when Puerto Rico was called Borikén, the book traces a history of imperialism as the land was colonized by the Spanish and then by the United States." * Library Journal *
"[Puerto Rico] has a nuanced political history of conquest and struggles for freedom from imperial rule. Puerto Rico: A National History covers this history with clarity, honesty, and compassion. . . . A great choice for . . . anyone looking to learn more about modern-day imperialism."---Alyssa Parssinen, Shelf Awareness
"Meléndez-Badillo's fresh perspective illuminates the context and the ongoing challenges that the colony faces at this critical moment. Framing the narrative with his own family's story adds compelling insights into the island's history and the reasons for the inhabitants' to-ing and fro-ing throughout the years since the fateful encounter of 1492. Meticulously referenced with notes, an annotated bibliography, and a comprehensive index, this much needed and clarifying overview is rich in maps, illustrations, and images that add depth and texture. Meléndez-Badillo finds hope for a brighter future in Puerto Ricans themselves, especially in emerging leaders from a younger generation inspired by the 'collective rage' in Bad Bunny's song, 'El Apagon.'"---Sara Martinez, Booklist
"As an academic with roots in Puerto Rico, Meléndez-Badillo delves deeply into the island's national history, providing a nuanced perspective on its unique, complex, and evolving national identity. His expert analysis sheds light on the intricate interplay between cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped Puerto Rico over the centuries. Meléndez-Badillo's work stands out for its depth of insight and its honest examination of both the challenges and opportunities in Puerto Rico's past and future."---Jwahr Alotaibi, H-Net Reviews
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo is assistant professor of Latin American and Caribbean history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is the author of The Lettered Barriada: Workers, Archival Power, and the Politics of Knowledge in Puerto Rico. He collaborated on Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the sixth solo studio album of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, writing the notes for the historical slides that accompany each track of the album.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691231273 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691231273 |
| Title | Puerto Rico |
| Author | Jorell Melndezbadillo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2024-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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