Paraguay

Author : Thomas Whigham
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803247869

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The Paraguayan War: Causes and early conduct by Thomas Whigham Pdf

The Paraguayan War (1864?70) was the deadliest and most extensive interstate war ever fought in Latin America. The conflict involving Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil killed hundreds of thousands of people and had dire consequences for the Paraguayan dictator Francisco Solano L¢pez and his nation. Though the Paraguayan War stirs the same emotions in South Americans as does the Civil War in the United States, there have been few significant investigations of the war available in English. In this first of two volumes, Thomas L. Whigham provides an engrossing and comprehensive account of the war's origins and early campaigns, and he guides the reader through the complexities of South American nationalism, military development, and political intrigue. Whigham portrays the conflict as bloody and inexcusable, though it paved the way for more modern societies in the continent. The Paraguayan War fills an important gap in our understanding of Latin American history.

Author : Clement J. McNaspy
Publisher : Chicago : Loyola University Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Art
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173004377140

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Lost Cities of Paraguay by Clement J. McNaspy Pdf

For one brief shining hour there existed in the jungles of what is now Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, a marvelous civilization that stands today only in near-forgotten though still eloquent ruins. These were the Thirty Cities of the so-called "Jesuit Reductions", safe havens into which Jesuit missioners gathered primitive Indians to protect them from Portuguese slave traders and the depredations of the Spanish colonists. In a fantastically short time, the talents of these previously untrained people flowered into the building of a remarkable "world" of beauty and grace almost beyond belief, a world Voltaire called "in some way the triumph of humanity" and Chesterton called "a Paradise in Paraguay". Were it not for the mute testimony of the delicately carved statues and the ruins of noble churches, the whole story might seem beyond belief.

Author : Tomás Mandl
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476642895

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Modern Paraguay by Tomás Mandl Pdf

Paraguay has been called the least-known country in Latin America, an island surrounded by land, and the "South American Tibet." For many years, foreign writers and journalists described it as an enigmatic land where a peculiar people endured calamities and Nazis sought refuge. Tomas Mandl spent 2016 to 2020 traveling through the country, meeting leading minds and sifting through data. Drawing on more than 40 interviews with historians, political scientists, economists, journalists and diplomats, this book provides a timely assessment of Paraguay's strengths, challenges and developmental outlook, and their implications for the world.

Author : Romy Natalia Goldberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1935850199

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Paraguay (Other Places Travel Guide) by Romy Natalia Goldberg Pdf

This is an invaluable guide to experiencing everything Paraguay has to offer. Filled with cultural insights and first-hand recommendations, Natalia Goldberg has spent the better part of decade compiling this comprehensive travel guide. Included is the only available guide to traveling along the Paraguay River to the Pantanal, a little visited region where remote indigenous communities coexist with endangered wildlife. No matter your budget or appetite for adventure, this book is a must for discovering the real Paraguay. -Learn key cultural insights and useful Guarani phrases that will have you bonding with friendly locals in no time. - Embark upon a riverboat adventure to the Paraguayan Pantanal where jaguars hunt capybaras, jabiru storks soar overhead, and tourists are rare. - Take part in Paraguay's unique culture by eating local food, drinking terere, participating in religious festivals, and engaging with artisans. - Navigate the country like a local with detailed maps and comprehensive information on driving, public transportation, and traveling on foot. - Enjoy Asuncion's active and affordable nightlife or soak up the countryside's relaxed atmosphere from the comfort of a hammock.

Author : Lily Tuck
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061750304

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The News from Paraguay by Lily Tuck Pdf

“Brimming with rich descriptions of a beautiful country….The News From Paraguay evolves from a quirky, elegant tale of an unconventional love affair into a sweeping epic.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lily Tuck’s impressive novel offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of 19th century Paraguay, a largely untouched wilderness where European and American figures mix with the Spanish aristocracy of the capital and the indigenous peoples from the surrounding areas. The year is l854. In Paris, Francisco Solano—the future dictator of Paraguay—begins his courtship of the young, beautiful Irish courtesan Ella Lynch with a poncho, a Paraguayan band, and a horse named Mathilde. Ella follows Franco to Asunción and reigns there as his mistress. Isolated and estranged in this new world, she embraces her lover's ill-fated imperial dream—one fueled by a heedless arrogance that will devastate all of Paraguay. With the urgency of the narrative, rich and intimate detail, and a wealth of skillfully layered characters, The News from Paraguay recalls the epic novels of Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa.

Author : Margaret Hebblethwaite
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Guidebooks
ISBN : 9781784770983

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Paraguay by Margaret Hebblethwaite Pdf

Bradt's Paraguay was the first stand-alone guide to Paraguay published outside of Paraguay itself and still remains the most comprehensive guide available, covering the whole country from the best-known sights to off-the-beaten track attractions well beyond the tourist trail, plus a cross-border excursion to the Iguazú Falls.This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the most recent changes, including new themed tourist trails such as the Ruta Jesuítica Multidestino (Jesuit-Guaraní missions) and Ruta de la Caña Paraguaya (Paraguayan rum). Also covered are new luxury hotels for international events, and the increase in number of flights into Asunción. Of particular note is the dramatic increase in 'posadas' around the country: small, reasonably-priced, government-vetted guest houses in private homes, the number of which has increased significantly.Bradt's Paraguay offers all the background information required for a successful trip, from customs and etiquette to curious snippets such as the fact that football is believed to have been invented here in the Jesuit missions in 1793 in a game that corresponds to the game known today. Nature and wildlife are also covered, from the Pantanal in the north to the wetlands of Ñeembucú to the south, and to the Mbaracayu reserve to the east.Immensely detailed, Bradt's Paraguay is written by a well-established journalist who has lived in the country for almost 20 years, who runs an educational charity and who has founded a small hotel which offers tours around Paraguay and is run for the profit of local people. With everything from phone numbers of local keyholders to museums and churches to a map of how to reach remote waterfalls, Bradt's Paraguay is the definitive source for a rewarding trip.

Author : Riordan Roett,Richard S Sacks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000311372

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Paraguay by Riordan Roett,Richard S Sacks Pdf

The shots fired during the early morning hours of February 3, 1989, at the Asuncion headquarters of the presidential escort battalion presented the planet with its first blood-and-steel evidence that the year would be recorded, like 1848, as one of universal human liberation. The deposed government of Alfredo Stroessner had held power in Paraguay for close to 35 years, a political longevity then surpassed only by Bulgaria's Todor Zhivkov, North Korea's Kim ll-song, and Jordan's King Hussein.

Author : Margaret Hebblethwaite
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Paraguay
ISBN : 9781841623153

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Paraguay, First Edition by Margaret Hebblethwaite Pdf

The only stand-alone guidebook to the country in English, Bradt s Paraguay takes readers from the city sites of Asuncion to the wild and underpopulated Chaco region and the historial Jesuit missions. Written by an author who s been resident in rural Paraguay for a decade, it s an authoritative and detailed introduction to an emerging tourism destination."

Author : International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475555813

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Paraguay by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. Pdf

This paper discusses the recent economic developments of Paraguay. Against the backdrop of a regional slowdown, Paraguay’s economy remains relatively resilient. The economy experienced some loss of momentum over the past year due to unfavorable external shocks. Inflation pressures remain contained despite significant depreciation of the guaraní against the U.S. dollar. Macroeconomic policies remain accommodative in light of subdued inflation and slower growth. Recently, credit growth has moderated, but credit quality has deteriorated. To further strengthen fiscal, monetary, and financial sector policy frameworks, Paraguay outlines structural reform agenda and measures. The national development plan places emphasis on inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

Author : Leslie Jermyn,Jui Lin Yong
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761448586

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Paraguay by Leslie Jermyn,Jui Lin Yong Pdf

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Paraguay. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Author : United States. Department of Commerce,William Lytle Schurz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Paraguay
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173025278792

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Paraguay, a Commercial Handbook by United States. Department of Commerce,William Lytle Schurz Pdf

Author : Peter Lambert,Andrew Nickson
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822395393

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The Paraguay Reader by Peter Lambert,Andrew Nickson Pdf

Hemmed in by the vast, arid Chaco to the west and, for most of its history, impenetrable jungles to the east, Paraguay has been defined largely by its isolation. Partly as a result, there has been a dearth of serious scholarship or journalism about the country. Going a long way toward redressing this lack of information and analysis, The Paraguay Reader is a lively compilation of testimonies, journalism, scholarship, political tracts, literature, and illustrations, including maps, photographs, paintings, drawings, and advertisements. Taken together, the anthology's many selections convey the country's extraordinarily rich history and cultural heritage, as well as the realities of its struggles against underdevelopment, foreign intervention, poverty, inequality, and authoritarianism. Most of the Reader is arranged chronologically. Weighted toward the twentieth century and early twenty-first, it nevertheless gives due attention to major events in Paraguay's history, such as the Triple Alliance War (1864–70) and the Chaco War (1932–35). The Reader's final section, focused on national identity and culture, addresses matters including ethnicity, language, and gender. Most of the selections are by Paraguayans, and many of the pieces appear in English for the first time. Helpful introductions by the editors precede each of the book's sections and all of the selected texts.

Author : Bruno Estigarribia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Guarani language
ISBN : 1787353222

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A Grammar of Paraguayan Guarani by Bruno Estigarribia Pdf

The history of Guarani is a history of resilience. Paraguayan Guarani is a vibrant, modern language, mother tongue to millions of people in South America. It is the only indigenous language in the Americas spoken by a non-ethnically-indigenous majority, and since 1992, it is also an official language of Paraguay alongside Spanish. This book provides the first comprehensive reference grammar of Modern Paraguayan Guarani written for an English-language audience. It is an accessible yet thorough and carefully substantiated description of the language's phonology, morphosyntax, and semantics. It also includes information about its centuries of documented history and its current sociolinguistic situation.

Author : Jacob Blanc,Frederico Freitas
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816537143

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Big Water by Jacob Blanc,Frederico Freitas Pdf

"A transnational approach to the history of a key Latin American border region"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Harris Gaylord Warren
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1985-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822976370

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Rebirth of the Paraguayan Republic by Harris Gaylord Warren Pdf

A scholarly study of Paraguay in the decades dominated by the Colorados, immediately following the Allied occupation of the country after the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance, when half of Paraguay's population died. This period of rebirth saw the formal organization of Paraguay's major political parties, the Colorados and the Liberals, and the dominance of the Colorados until the Liberal revolution of 1904.