Honorable Lives: Lawyers, Family, and Politics in Colombia, 1780-1850 (review)
Victor Uribe-Uran has penned an important book that crosses the "Independence divide," an oft-recommended passage, but one that few scholars are bold enough to take. The multiple benefits of the journey, as demonstrated in this study of Colombian lawyers, should encourage others to explore the linkages between the late colonial and early national periods. By focusing upon the social, regional, and political activities of this critical social sector, Uribe-Uran makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Colombia's early national political culture and the importance of lawyers throughout Latin America.