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Between Legitimacy And Violence: A History Of Colombia, 18752002 (Latin America In Translation)
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Between Legitimacy And Violence Is An Authoritative, Sweeping History Of Colombias Long Twentieth Century, From The Tumultuous Civil Wars Of The Late Nineteenth Century To The Drug Wars Of The Late Twentieth. Marco Palacios, A Leading Latin American Historian, Skillfully Blends Political, Economic, Social, And Cultural History. In An Expansive Chronological Narrative Full Of Vivid Detail, He Explains Colombias Political History, Discussing Key Leaders, Laws, Parties, And Ideologies; Corruption And Inefficiency; And The Paradoxical Nature Of Government Institutions, Which, While Stable And Enduring, Are Unable To Prevent Frequent And Extreme Outbursts Of Violence. Palacios Traces The Trajectory Of The Economy, Addressing Agriculture (Particularly The Economic Significance Of Coffee), The Development Of A Communication And Transportation Infrastructure, Industrialization, And Labor Struggles. Palacios Also Gives Extensive Attention To Persistent Social Inequalities, The Role Of The Catholic Church, Demographic Shifts Such As Urbanization And Emigration, And Colombias Relationship With The United States. Offering A Comparative Perspective, He Frequently Contrasts Colombia With Other Latin American Nations. Throughout, Palacios Offers A Helpful Interpretive Framework, Connecting Developments With Their Causes And Consequences. By Thoroughly Illuminating Colombias Past, Between Legitimacy And Violence Sheds Muchneeded Light On The Countrys Violent Present.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Between Legitimacy and Violence'? A: 'Between Legitimacy and Violence' provides a comprehensive history of Colombia from the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century, examining the interplay of politics, economy, society, and culture during Colombia's 'long twentieth century'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Marco Palacios, a prominent historian specializing in Latin American studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers various topics including Colombia's political history, key leaders, laws, economic developments, social inequalities, and the country's relationship with the United States, along with a comparative perspective with other Latin American nations.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Between Legitimacy and Violence' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on June 6, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use as it provides an in-depth analysis of Colombia's history, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title? A: The title 'Between Legitimacy and Violence' reflects the complex relationship between the state's authority and the violent conflicts that have shaped Colombia's history.