Reviews for Puerto Rico's Revolt for Independence: El Grito de Lares

The average rating for Puerto Rico's Revolt for Independence: El Grito de Lares based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-11-03 00:00:00 Lisbeth Kalsveen Over the past several years I have read many books about Spanish colonialism in the Caribbean Islands including several by this author and her husband. There are many English-language books on the 10 year war in Cuba, but this is the only one that I have found that gives a detailed account of the short revolution at Lares. When the events are mentioned there is no detail nor analysis. Wagenheim puts it in perspective. She explains why the events unfolded, who the participants were in detail and even includes first hand accounts of the fighting in Pepino. I am impressed with her research. I do not recommend this book for anyone looking for a light read. It has a thesis like format and includes a lot of tables, facts and figures. It is, however, ideal for the researcher. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants a detailed account of the Puerto Rican revolt in English.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-14 00:00:00 Jackson Childers A short but thorough read of the events that led to El Grito de Lares and its aftereffects. While the information is enlightening, a review of the revolt's effect on the national consciousness and how it was woven into the mythos of the island's history might be more intriguing