Discussion: Independence and Constitutionalism in Latin America

Description

Joshua Simon, an assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins, will discuss his recent book on imperialism, constitutionalism, and independence in Latin American political thought.

Readings:

• Joshua Simon, The Ideology of Creole Revolution: Imperialism and Independence in American and Latin American Political Thought (University of Cambridge Press, 2017)
• Simón Bolívar, "Jamaica Letter," "Angostura Address," "Invitation to Panama Congress," and "Thoughts on the Congress at Panama."

Email becquer@jhu.edu or joshuasimon@jhu.edu for access to the readings.

Hosted by the Program in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.