Another course I am currently undertaking relates to the concept of nationalism (in the context of modern Asia), and suggests that nationalism is only a recent trend born from decolonisation movements. Previously, I had only really associated decolonisation with that … Continue reading →
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Bolívar, Chávez, colonialism, Cuba, identity, independence, Martí, rebellion, Venezuela
the narrative of independence is a diverse and complicated subject. Dawson’s three narratives are an interesting way to look at the process of independence. His “stories of freedom” address the uprising led by Tupac Amaro II, and the lasting influence that it had. He mentions that in the eyes of many his rebellion set the […]
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with colonization, creollo, independence, Jose Marti, rebellion, Simon Bolivar, slavery, slaves
This week’s topic, Independence, is a huge topic to tackle. Especially when we are covering the independence of such a huge geographical area that is Latin America. I found the narrative of José Martí incredibly beautiful and poetic; the way in which he describes the struggle of the people of the New World against the […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 4 | Tagged with Bolívar, independence, Martí, rebellion
