Bolivia

Summary: A chapter is devoted to the history of Bolivia but there is also history throughout this book, especially in the chapters dealing with religion, the arts, games, & festivals. The influence of the Incas & of Spanish adventurers is still very evident, as is the contribution of Simón Bolívar, who helped liberate several countries in South America (Bolivia is named for him). Maps, overview of facts, glossary, bibliograph...y, & index. Part of the Cultures of the World series, which includes books on Venezuela, Colombia, & Peru. [read more]