"This book deals with a distinct period in the history of Spanish America, the transitional epoch from 1808 to 1831."--Pref.
The historical background.--Francisco de Miranda.--Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.--Agustín de Iturbide.--Mariano Moreno.--José de San Martín.--Simón de Bolívar.--Antonio José de Sucre.--Conclusion.--Select bibliography (p. 333-362)--Index