Sim?n Bol?var was a revolutionary and a political leader whose courageous battles for Latin self-rule led to the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama as independent nations. Today, Bol?var is known as a great hero, and his name graces many institutions and streets across Latin America. This text examines Bol?var's life and influence using primary source documents, photographs, and an examination of the context in...