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| Genre/Form: | History |
|---|---|
| Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Klein, Herbert S. Bolivia. New York : Oxford University Press, 1992 (OCoLC)645817164 |
| Material Type: | Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Herbert S Klein |
| ISBN: | 0195057341 9780195057348 019505735X 9780195057355 |
| OCLC Number: | 24213958 |
| Description: | xiii, 343 pages : maps ; 22 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. Geography and Pre-Columbian Civilization -- 2. The Creation of a Colonial Society -- 3. Late Colonial Society: Crisis and Growth -- 4. Revolution and the Creation of a Nation-State, 1809-1841 -- 5. The Crisis of the State, 1841-1880 -- 6. The Ages of Silver and Tin, 1880-1932 -- 7. Disintegration of the Established Order, 1932-1952 -- 8. The National Revolution, 1952-1964 -- 9. The Military Interregnum, 1964-1982 -- 10. The End of an Era and a Difficult Transition -- Political Chronology -- Bibliographical Essay -- Tables -- Index. |
| Series Title: | Latin American histories. |
| Responsibility: | Herbert S. Klein. |
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"Best, and only, general text on Bolivia. It is exceptional in its interpretation and clarity. A must for any student of the Andean countries."--Sonny Davis, Western State College of Colorado"The best survey on Bolivian history published until now. Recommendable for both students and teachers."--Enrique Sermo, University of New Mexico"Interestingly written, well done, appropriate for both graduate and undergraduate students."--Robert D. Talbott, University of Northern Iowa"Shows the diverse texture of society from pre-Columbian to recent times. Particularly useful is the discussion of the complex evolution of Bolivian politics since the 1952 Revolution."--John L. Rector, Western Oregon State College"Still the most comprehensive history of Bolivia from pre-Columbian times to 1990. Especially valuable are the last three chapters."--Oakah L. Jones, Purdue University"Provides quite a valuable overview of the history of what is now Bolivia."--Anthony Christopher Auriemma, University of California, Santa Cruz"Good, basic text."--Ann Wightman, Wesleyan University Studies"Superb. A much-needed work by a naster of the subject."--Eugene G. SHarkey, Westminster College"Still the best synthesis of Bolivian history. The update of the second edition was necessary and is extremely useful, including the extension of the bibliographical essay."--Christine Hunefezde, University of California, San Diego"Excellent synthesis of Bolivian history....Highly recommended for those interested in the history of that tortured nation. Must for all libraries."--Ray Doyle, West Chester University"Impressive: an exemplary country."--Ray Bromley, SUNY, Albany"Excellent....Very helpful."--Justine Peter, Cardinal Stritch College"The author has greatly expanded the post-1980 period compared to its first edition. Moreover it has been carefully rethought and the bibliography appropriately altered."--Douglas W. Richmond, University of Texas, Arlington"Thoughtfully updated, and contains an expanded bibliography."--Nils Jacobsen, University of Illinois, Urbana"The best national history of Bolivia bar none; and a model for that difficult genre of national histories. Invaluable for students and general readers."--Alan Knight, Oxford University, currently at the University of Texas at Austin"Well-researched and complete."--Otoniel Cabrero, Universidad AdventistoPraise for the first edition:"An excellent overview."--Oakah L. Jones, Purdue University"Admirably well constructed, lucidly written, and long overdue."--Simon Collier, University of Essex"A worthwhile and necessary addition to [Oxford's] Latin American Histories."--Edward D. Elsasser, Western Michigan University"An excellent book."--Douglas W. Richmond, University of Texas at Arlington"Offers sharp insights into a complex subject with careful historiography."--N.C. Polos, University of La Verne"Excellent."--Choice"An excellent book on colorful but little-known Bolivia."--Booknotes"The authoritative history of Bolivia in English. Balanced, Insightful, cognizant of major trends and as close to necessary for any student of Bolivia as a book can be."--L.A. CLayton, University of Alabama Read more...
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