Description
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.
Author: Daniel K. Lewis
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 10/15/2003
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.55h x 5.50w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9781403962546
ISBN10: 1403962545
BISAC Categories:
- History | Latin America | South America
About the Author
Daniel K. Lewis is Associate Professor of History at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.