The British in Argentina: Commerce, Settlers and Power, 1800–2000

Description

Drawing on largely unexplored nineteenth- and twentieth-century sources, this book offers an in-depth study of Britain’s presence in Argentina. Its subjects include the nineteenth-century rise of British trade, merchants and explorers, of investment and railways, and of British imperialism. Spanning the period from the Napoleonic Wars until the end of the twentieth century, it provides a comprehensive history of the unique British community in Argentina. Later sections examine the decline of British influence in Argentina from World War I into the early 1950s. Finally, the book traces links between British multinationals and the political breakdown in Argentina of the 1970s and early 1980s, leading into dictatorship and the Falklands War. Combining economic, social and political history, this extensive volume offers new insights into both the historical development of Argentina and of British interests overseas. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiii Soldiers and Merchants (David Rock)....Pages 1-41 Diplomats, Settlers and Travellers (David Rock)....Pages 43-80 Empire Builders and Their Adversaries (David Rock)....Pages 81-124 Ranchers and Shepherds (David Rock)....Pages 125-167 Bankers and Investors (David Rock)....Pages 169-204 Employees and Educators (David Rock)....Pages 205-246 Partners and Competitors (David Rock)....Pages 247-302 Britain and Perón (David Rock)....Pages 303-338 Epilogue: Pathways to Integration (David Rock)....Pages 339-366 Back Matter ....Pages 367-424