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Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History

By Michael J. LaRosa , Germán R. Mejía , Pamela Murray

Book information

Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year
2012
ISBN
1442209356, 9781442209350
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7614261 bytes)
Pages
288\0
Topic
History
Time added
2013-10-31 17:51:00

Description

Written by two leading historians, this deeply informed and accessible book traces the history of Colombia thematically, covering the past two centuries. In ten interlinked chapters, Michael J. LaRosa and Germán R. Mejía depart from more standard approaches by presenting a history of political, social, and cultural accomplishments within the context of Colombia’s specific geographic and economic realities. Their emphasis on cultural development, international relations, and everyday life contrasts sharply with works that focus only on Colombia’s violent past or dwell on a Colombian economy deeply dependent on narcotics—a tragic nation that barely functions. Instead, the authors emphasize Colombia’s remarkable national cohesion and endurance since the early nineteenth-century wars for independence. Including a photo essay, detailed chronology, and resource guide, this concise yet thorough history will be an invaluable resource for all readers seeking a thoughtful, definitive interpretation of Colombia’s past and present.

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