Review of An Environmental History of Latin America by Shawn William Miller
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
A glowing review of a synthesis of some of the key themes in the study of environmental history as it relates to Latin America.
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