The History of Argentina (Palgrave Essential Histories)
(Part of the Palgrave Essential Histories Series)
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Argentina is a country of enormous potential and challenging problems. In recent decades, violence and military dictatorships have upset the political system, and economic instability has held in check efforts to develop the country's industries. Covering the entire sweep of Argentina's history from pre-Columbian times to 2001, the narrative outlines the connections between the colonial era and the 19th century and focuses closely on the last three decades of the twentieth century, during which Argentina dealt with the legacies of Peronism and of military dictatorship, as well as the challenges of establishing a stable democracy. Also included are a timeline of historic events in Argentina, biographical sketches of key people in its history, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographic essay of works in English for further study. All libraries should update their collection of Latin American histories with this work, which is ideal for students and travelers.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1403962545
ISBN13:9781403962546
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:St. Martin's Griffin
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"
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Rated 4 starsHistory of a volatile society
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As the author of this short book shows, perhaps without intending to, if there was any country in the history of the world that illustrates best the effects of narrow-sighted interest groups, economic turmoil, and governmental brutality, it has to be Argentina. The people of Argentina have had no respite in the last two hundred years from both the vicissitudes of the market place and the coercion of their governments. Just...
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