A Brief History Of Argentina

Author : Jonathan C. Brown
Publisher : Brief History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 0816083614

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Argentina has a population that ranks among the most educated and skilled in Latin America, and its middle class has historically been large and politically engaged. Yet Argentina remains mired in economic instability, chronic unemployment, strict class divisions, and political corruption. Still, Argentines refuse to accept their current conditions. There has been a continuous effort to address the injustices and tyranny that occurred during the Dirty War (1976-83) and the two-decade silence that followed the military dictatorship. Additionally, in a significant demonstration of progress, October 2007 marked the first time a woman was elected president. Continuing where the first edition ended and spanning more than 12,000 years of history, A Brief History of Argentina, Second Edition thoroughly and comprehensively explores the country's obstacles and triumphs and discusses how they will affect Argentina's future. Coverage includes A comprehensive summary of Argentina's diverse geography and its varied natural resources The effects of neoliberalism on Argentina's large working class and urban poor, culminating in the caserola movement, the piqueteros movement, and the birth of the cartoneros The impact a changing global economy has had within Argentina's borders The rich culture of Argentina, which has fostered five Nobel laureates, vibrant cities that draw millions of tourists annually, and sports teams that have won multiple world championships Basic facts, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of suggested reading make up the appendixes. Book jacket.

Author : Luis Alberto Romero
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271064093

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A History of Argentina in the Twentieth Century by Luis Alberto Romero Pdf

A History of Argentina in the Twentieth Century, originally published in Buenos Aires in 1994, attained instant status as a classic. Written as an introductory text for university students and the general public, it is a profound reflection on the “Argentine dilemma” and the challenges that the country faces as it tries to rebuild democracy. Luis Alberto Romero brilliantly and painstakingly reconstructs and analyzes Argentina’s tortuous, often tragic modern history, from the “alluvial society” born of mass immigration, to the dramatic years of Juan and Eva Perón, to the recent period of military dictatorship. For this second English-language edition, Romero has written new chapters covering the Kirchner decade (2003–13), the upheavals surrounding the country’s 2001 default on its foreign debt, and the tumultuous years that followed as Argentina sought to reestablish a role in the global economy while securing democratic governance and social peace.

Author : Daniel K. Lewis
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781403962546

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The History of Argentina by Daniel K. Lewis Pdf

Covering the entire sweep of Argentina's history from pre-Columbian times to today Lewis 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 establishing a stable democracy.

Author : Luis Alberto Romero
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271069814

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A History of Argentina in the Twentieth Century by Luis Alberto Romero Pdf

A History of Argentina in the Twentieth Century, originally published in Buenos Aires in 1994, attained instant status as a classic. Written as an introductory text for university students and the general public, it is a profound reflection on the “Argentine dilemma” and the challenges that the country faces as it tries to rebuild democracy. Luis Alberto Romero brilliantly and painstakingly reconstructs and analyzes Argentina’s tortuous, often tragic modern history, from the “alluvial society” born of mass immigration, to the dramatic years of Juan and Eva Perón, to the recent period of military dictatorship. For this second English-language edition, Romero has written new chapters covering the Kirchner decade (2003–13), the upheavals surrounding the country’s 2001 default on its foreign debt, and the tumultuous years that followed as Argentina sought to reestablish a role in the global economy while securing democratic governance and social peace.

Author : Jill Hedges
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857719768

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Argentina by Jill Hedges Pdf

In the early 20th century, Argentina possessed one of the world's most prosperous economies, yet since then Argentina has suffered a series of boom-and-bust cycles that have seen it fall well behind its regional neighbours. At the same time, despite the lack of significant ethnic or linguistic divisions, Argentina has failed to create an over-arching post-independence national identity and its political and social history has been marred by frictions, violence and a 50-year series of military coups d'etat. In this book, Jill Hedges analyses the modern history of Argentina from the adoption of the 1853 constitution until the present day, exploring political, economic and social aspects of Argentina's recent past in a study which will be invaluable for anyone interested in South American history and politics.

Author : Colin M. Lewis
Publisher : Short Histories
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112812859

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Argentina by Colin M. Lewis Pdf

From pre-Columbus to the recent military regimes, this is an accessible survey of Argentina, its development, key events and the causes behind its turbulent history.

Author : Félix Luna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-04-01
Category : Argentina
ISBN : 9504904033

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A Short History of the Argentinians by Félix Luna Pdf

This book is a brilliant portrait of Argentine history between the first foundation of Buenos Aires and the years following the collapse of Peron's second presidency. By focusing on each determining event, the author not only analyzes a particular historical moment but also sheds light on present times. History, in last instance, is a useful instrument for understanding the present reality of every country. In this comprehensive, pleasant and easy to read book, Felix Luna offers all his wisdom for the reader to reflect upon the constitution and the development of a complex -and many times contradictory- but very interesting society. A Short History of the Argentinians should be read by every person wishing to understand the basis upon which the peculiarity of Argentina and its inhabitants is founded. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a businessman or businesswoman eager to participate in any of the countless activities this country offers you, you will find all you want to know about Argentina in one book.

Author : Gerardo della Paolera,Alan M. Taylor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521822475

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A New Economic History of Argentina by Gerardo della Paolera,Alan M. Taylor Pdf

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Author : Félix Luna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Argentina
ISBN : 9507426582

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A brief history of Argentina by Félix Luna Pdf

Author : Daniel K. Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216097099

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The History of Argentina by Daniel K. Lewis Pdf

Presenting an accessible introduction to Argentina's complex history, this book enables readers to better understand how Argentina's history follows and diverges from other South American nations. This second edition of The History of Argentina provides a broad overview of the country's cycles and changes with emphasis placed on the political and economic events that shaped the last five decades. Now updated to include additional information regarding recent developments in the Peronist faction that remains in power but continues to face old rivals and new threats, the book offers an introductory survey that features a general overview of key eras, events, trends, and individuals. The content covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of state-sponsored industrial growth since 1945; Spanish settlement and colonization; the Wars of Independence; Argentina's "mother industries," ranching and grain farming; immigration during the late 19th century; Argentina's economic "Golden Age" of 1880–1910; democratic reform in the early 20th century; Argentina in international trade; and Argentina's rivalries with Brazil and the United States.

Author : Mariano Ben Plotkin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0842050299

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MANANA ES SAN PERON PB by Mariano Ben Plotkin Pdf

Concerned primarily with the formation of political culture, Plotkin (Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero, Argentina) explores the mechanisms of political consent (both active and passive) used by the authoritarian regime of Juan Domingo Peron to maintain and extend its power. Peronist political imagery and the institutional framework that supported the creation of the "symbolic apparatus" are examined. Going beyond traditional explanations that have concentrated on Peron's support among the organized working class, Plotkin looks into his mobilization of marginal sectors of the population (non-unionized workers, women, and the poor). Translated from the 1993 Spanish- language work. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : David Robbins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1698603231

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The History of Argentina by David Robbins Pdf

Discover the amazing story of one of South America's most fascinating countries. From the time of the Inca Empire before colonization to the fight for independence and their place in the modern world, this book delves into the rich history behind this incredible country. With reference to their modernization, political struggles, and the fight for the Falklands, inside you'll find a wealth of fascinating information about Argentine history and the lives of its inhabitants. As one of the largest countries in the Americas, Argentina has a rich history all the way from its Neolithic first inhabitants to the current day. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in both this country and world history. Buy now to uncover the history of Argentina today!

Author : David Rock
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 0520061780

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Argentina, 1516-1987 by David Rock Pdf

N this comprehensive history, updated to include the climactic events of the five years since the Falklands War, Professor Rock documents the early colonial history of Argentina, pointing to the colonial forms established during the Spanish conquest as the source for Argentina's continued reliance on foreign commercial and investment partnerships. The collapse of Argentina's close western European ties after World War II is thus seen as the underlying cause for her current economic and political crisis.

Author : Haim Avni
Publisher : Judaic Studies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0817311807

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Argentina and the Jews by Haim Avni Pdf

Traces the shifting patterns of Jewish immigration and Argentine immigration policy Argentina is home to the largest Jewish community in the Hispanic world, the second largest in the Western hemisphere. During successive political and social regimes, Argentina alternately barred Jews from entering the country and recruited them to immigrate, persecuted Jews as heretics or worse and welcomed them as productive settlers, restricted Jews by law and invested them with the fullest rights of citizenship. This volume traces the shifting patterns of Jewish immigration and Argentine immigration policy, both as manifestations of cultural and historical processes and as forces shaping the emergence of a large and energetic Jewish community. Within Argentina, many Jews followed traditional immigration strategies by consolidating communities and institutions in Buenos Aires and other cities. But many others settled on the land, in agricultural colonies sponsored by Baron Maurice de Hirsch's Jewish Colonization Association, a group with far-reaching impact that is examined closely in this book. The Israeli kibbutz movement drew strength from the Argentine farming colonies, when beginning in 1949 groups of Argentine Jews immigrated to Israel to found kibbutzes. Eventually, in the face of political and economic upheavals with anti-Semitic undercurrents, almost 40,000 Jews left Argentina for Israel. A country of absorption became a country of exodus, and Zionism became a central focus of Argentine Jewry, interlocking families and fates separated by oceans and continents.

Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 1637164238

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History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish C by Captivating History Pdf

Did you know that as of 2018, Argentina has a literacy level of 99 percent? Are you curious to find out how it achieved this? Argentina has a long and complex history. For hundreds of years, Argentina was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups. For the most part, these people groups got along well with each other. In time, the Inca Empire rose to prominence and took over the Argentinian communities one by one. The Spanish arrived about twenty years later, bringing a new wave of invasion to the native inhabitants. The people of Argentina wouldn't declare their independence until 1816, and after that, they faced civil war after civil war. Although it might seem like Argentina's history is only compromised of conquest and warfare, it is also filled with fascinating civilizations and influential figures, such as José de San Martín and the less-revered Juan Manuel de Rosas. Argentineans have a rich culture to this day, which only truly began to emerge on the international stage in the 19th century. While almost everyone knows that Argentina is located in South America, not everyone knows that Argentina's successful May Revolution inspired other countries in Latin America to rebel. Many may have heard of Juan Perón and his wife, Eva, but not everyone knows about Perón's third wife, Isabel, and her time as the president of Argentina. This book will take you on a brief journey of Argentina's past, both its highs and its lows, as you discover a fuller picture of the beautiful nation of Argentina. In this book, you will learn about: The people groups who lived in the country before European colonization The Spanish conquistadors who made their mark on the country The May Revolution and Argentina's struggle for independence The immigrants who made Argentina their home and pushed its economy and society to new heights The world wars and how Argentina strove to stay neutral Juan Perón's time in office The "Dirty War" and the Falkland War Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the History of Argentina!