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The River Plate Republics: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

The River Plate Republics: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

De Sherbinin, Betty

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesRussian History

ISBN10: 1163824984
ISBN13: 9781163824986
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The River Plate Republics: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay by Betty De Sherbinin is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and politics of three South American countries: Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different country, and covers a wide range of topics, including geography, economy, government, society, and culture. The first section of the book explores Argentina, the second-largest country in South America, known for its vast plains, the Andes Mountains, and the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires. The author delves into the country's history, from the indigenous peoples who inhabited the region before the arrival of the Spanish, to the struggle for independence, and the political and economic challenges the country has faced in the modern era. The second section of the book is devoted to Uruguay, a small country nestled between Argentina and Brazil, known for its beaches, colonial architecture, and progressive social policies. The author provides an overview of Uruguay's geography, economy, and political system, as well as its rich cultural heritage, including the tango, the candombe, and the writings of famous authors like Jorge Luis Borges and Mario Benedetti. The final section of the book focuses on Paraguay, a landlocked country known for its rugged terrain, Jesuit missions, and Guarani-speaking indigenous communities. The author explores Paraguay's complex history, including the devastating War of the Triple Alliance, which pitted Paraguay against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, and the country's struggle for democracy in the modern era. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of each country's landmarks, festivals, and traditions, as well as its cuisine, music, and sports. The book also includes maps, photographs, and illustrations to help readers visualize the countries' landscapes and cultural treasures. Overall, The River Plate Republics is an essential guide for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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