The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America: A Student’s Guide to Essential Primary Sources

The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America offers a modern, original library reference set covering Hispanic American history from the 1100s to the present day. Modeled after the award-winning Schlager Anthology of Black America, this 2-volume set traces the history and culture of Hispanic America through 150 critical historical documents: speeches, letters, court cases, interviews, government reports, and visual images. The set is edited by Dr. Aaron E. Sánchez (Homeland: Ethnic Mexican Belonging Since 1900) and features the contributions of numerous scholars. The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America is available in both print and ebook and can be purchased directly from Schlager Group or from a variety of ebook distributors and print wholesalers.


Supported Courses
With its breadth of content, The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America supports students and researchers in numerous courses, including:

Latina/o Studies
Chicana/o Studies
Mexican American Studies
Mexican American Literature
Ethnic Studies
Texas History
U.S. History
American Studies
The set offers an essential resource for students and researchers exploring topics regarding the cultural, social, and political influence of Hispanics in American society, the history of immigration, the effects of border enforcement, and more. Additionally, the set is useful for Hispanic American Heritage Month activities.


Approach and Organization
The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America features carefully curated documents along with scholarly introductions that put each document into its historical context. In addition, highly targeted activities help students engage with and analyze each textual document.

The set is organized into 12 chapters, ranging from Pre-contact and Contact with the Spanish (1492-1598) to Latinos in Modern Politics. Each chapter includes an introductory essay about the subject and contents found within it as well as a list of Further Reading resources—books, articles, and websites.

The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America gives educators of all kinds an unparalleled resource to support their instruction and gives students and researchers a fresh, modern, and engaging way to examine historical documents. This essential tool helps students and researchers better understand the history and cultural impact of Hispanic life in America. Inclusive and accessible to a wide range of researchers, The Schlager Anthology of Hispanic America is an essential reference tool for your library.