The History of Chile
ISBN10: 140396257X
ISBN13: 9781403962577
Trade Paperback
336 Pages
$23.99
CA$32.50
Within Chile is the driest desert in the world, the highest mountain range in the hemisphere, temperate rainforests, and a piece of Antarctica. In all these areas Chileans have created unique communities and, together, a vibrant nation. Chile's history mirrors its geographic variety. From its pre-colonial period, to its days as a Spanish colony, through its many independent governments, Chile has long been a land of crises and controversy. Beginning with a survey of the land, people, and current government of Chile, the book traces the chronological story of the country. Ten chapters follow the details of Chilean history from the indigenous peoples to the democratic transition after the Pinochet dictatorship. This is the perfect starting point for students and travelers interested in the history and people of Chile.
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"[A] useful volume which will prove interesting and readable to its intended audience, and will provide some new information on a somewhat neglected and at times misunderstood country, especially in the last few tragic decades of the twentieth century."—Bulletin of Spanish Studies