Book Info enlarge picture Born in Blood and Fire: A Concise History of Latin America   Author: John Charles Chasteen ISBN: 0393927695 Format: Publish Date:                  Book Review Adopted at over 450 colleges and universities in its First Edition, Born in Blood and Fire has quickly become the standard survey history of Latin America. Drawing on the most current scholarship, this concise text presents a direct, compelling narrative that spans six centuries and twenty countries. Carefully revised in light of recent Latin American history, the Second Edition introduces new maps, helpful chapter timelines, and a new Student Web site.