The South American Republics, Part 2 of 2 by Thomas Cleland Dawson

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Author Dawson, Thomas Cleland, 1835-1912
Title The South American Republics, Part 2 of 2
Contents Peru -- Chile -- Bolivia -- Ecuador -- Venezuela -- Colombia -- Panama.
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Summary "The South American Republics, Part 2 of 2" by Thomas Cleland Dawson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume delves into the histories of several South American nations, including Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, and Panama, focusing on pivotal events in their development and interaction with European powers. This work aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of each nation's past, particularly their struggles for independence and the societal changes that followed. At the start of the text, Dawson introduces the ancient Inca Empire, detailing its origins, societal structure, and revolutionary contributions to agriculture and architecture. The narrative sets the groundwork for understanding the Inca's richness before Spanish conquest led by figures like Pizarro. It explores the complexities of the empire's political dynamics, the Incas' impressive organizational systems, and the subsequent fallout from European colonization, laying the foundation for the civil conflicts and changes in governance that would shape the future of the South American countries covered in the book. The opening thus establishes a detailed backdrop for the ensuing historical analyses of these nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
Subject South America -- History
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EBook-No. 37950
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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