A Brief History of Argentina
by Jonathan C. Brown

From the Brief History series.

Argentina's population ranks among the most educated and talented in Latin America. The humid and temperate Pampas is one of the largest and most fertile plains areas in the world. The national capital of Buenos Aires remains one of the great cultural centers of the Americas. With so much to offer, why then is Argentina saddled with such intractable social problems as economic stagnation, chronic unemployment, political violence, and sharp class antagonisms? A Brief History of Argentina spans a remarkable 12,000 years of Argentinean history to provide some answers to this long-standing Argentine dilemma.

Examining both the accomplishments and failures in the historical formation of the nation, A Brief History of Argentina begins its investigation with the earliest agriculturists, who resisted the conquering Inca, and concludes with the political and economic challenges that face the country today. Providing a concise yet comprehensive narrative of Argentina's rich history, this one-stop reference focuses on such key events as the arrival of European colonialists, the struggle for independence, the era of Juan and Eva Peron, and the period known as the Dirty War.

Special attention is given to:

• The culture and history of Argentina's indigenous population
• How the area became one of Spain's most commercially successful colonies
• The historic, social, and political conditions that led to the Dirty War
• The conflict of political power and economic privilege in modern Argentina.

BU7192    A Brief History of Argentina                          $19.95

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