| Argentina: A Short History Contributor(s): Lewis, Colin M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851683003 ISBN-13: 9781851683000 Publisher: ONEWorld Publications OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: With special focus on political intrigue, military power, and such key figures as Eva Peron and Videla, this is a engaging survey of the driving forces behind Argentina, its dramatic rise, and recent problems. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - South America |
| Dewey: 982 |
| Series: Short Histories |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.5" W x 8.66" (0.74 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Focussing on the last two centuries, the author outlines all the key events, from Independence to the 'dirty war'. And from the Falklands conflict to the economic and political crises of 2001, while tracing the tumultuous careers of such figures as Rosas, the Perons and Carlos Menem. |