| Author |
Reclus, Elisée, 1830-1905 |
| Title |
Les républiques de l'Amérique du Sud : Leurs guerres et leur projet de fédération
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Revue des deux mondes, 1865.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson, Charlene Taylor, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Les républiques de l'Amérique du Sud : Leurs guerres et leur projet de..." by Élisée Reclus is a historical account published in the mid-19th century, specifically in the 1860s. This work explores the geopolitical dynamics, wars, and aspirations for unity among the various South American republics following their independence from Spain. The topic is rooted in the historical aspirations for a federation among these nations due to shared geographical and cultural ties. The book delves into the struggles for independence from Spanish rule and the subsequent challenges faced by the newly formed republics, including internal conflicts and external threats, particularly from European powers. Through a detailed narrative, Reclus discusses historical figures like Simón Bolívar and the various attempts to establish a united federation of Latin American states. He highlights the significance of regional cooperation amidst the backdrop of civil wars and the impact of colonial legacies, emphasizing the hopes and dreams of a connected and politically stable South America. The text serves not only as a historical analysis but also as a reflection on the region's identity, aspirations for unity, and the ongoing consequences of its tumultuous past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
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| Subject |
South America
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71588 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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