Author:
Rector, John Lawrence, 1943- author.
Edition Statement:Second edition.
ImprintSanta Barbara, California : Greenwood, ABC-CLIO, 2019.
Descriptionxxix, 359 pages ; 24 cm
Note:A crazy geography -- Origins of the Chilean people, 500- 750 -- Independence, 1750-1830 -- Miners, merchants, and hacendados, 1830-1861 -- The triumph of congress, 1861- 1891 -- New classes compete in the political arena, 1891-1925 -- Experiments in democracy, 1925-1958 -- Reform turns to revolution, 1958-1973 -- Military rule and neoliberalism, 1973-1990 -- The democratic transition begins in 1990 -- The challenges of affluence -- Notable people in the history of Chile.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:Updated and revised from its 2003 edition, The History of Chile serves as a foundational text for those studying and interested in learning about this South American nation. Eleven chronologically-arranged chapters will guide readers through Chilean history, from prehistory to present day. Chapters examine topics such as the origins of Chileans, Chile's period as a Spanish colony, Augusto Pinochet's rule, the country's transition to democracy, and today's challenges in 20182019. A timeline, glossary, and appendix of Notable Individuals in the History of Chile round out the text.
Note:Recommended in Resources for College Libraries.
