Urban Guerrilla vs Citizens Revolution: The Ecuadorian Dilemma at the Turn of the Century examines the daily lives of Ecuadorian guerrilla activists, each one different from the other, each existence different from that of their friend even though they share a common cause.
This concise, illustrated survey of modern Peru provides a narrative of the countrys political history from Bolivar to Boluarte, through the War of the Pacific, the Aristocratic Republic and the rise of APRA. Additional thematic chapters explore the rich tapestry of Peruvian culture, while a closing chapter examines contemporary crises.
Few nations in the world have trekked such a dramatic political path as Peru. Its relatively neglected post-1821 history comes alive in this concise and timely illustrated survey.
Terror and Torture under Brazil's Military Regime, 1964-1985
Concrete Inferno is an accessible case study of the Brazilian Communist movement during the Cold War, filling a gap in English-language terrorism studies.
This book examines past legacies, socio-ecological tensions, and political disputes associated with the advance of frontiers in the Amazon region. It includes contributions from scholars in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
Lope de Aguirre, Anti-imperialism, and the Latin American Left: The Wrath of Liberation examines why anti-imperialist projects have the tendency to become tyrannies, with a focus on Latin America. Alfredo Ignacio Poggi discusses the figure of Lope de Aguirre, the first modern revolutionary leader, and his various historical representations in ......
This book examines the uneasy diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela during the First World War. The author uses archival materials, newspapers, and other sources to argue that the two nations sought to prevent the European war from spreading to the Western Hemisphere.
This engaging book explores how and why debates over Rio's historic landmarks and landscapes have defined both the city and Brazil. Godfrey explains how heritage designation and rebranding have shaped the city's sense of place. He convincingly shows how much the world can learn from Rio about conserving cultural heritage and urban environments.
This engaging book explores how and why debates over Rio's historic landmarks and landscapes have defined both the city and Brazil. Godfrey explains how heritage designation and rebranding have shaped the city's sense of place. He convincingly shows how much the world can learn from Rio about conserving cultural heritage and urban environments.
