A History of Chile, 18082002 by Simon Collier
A History of Chile chronicles the nation's political, social, and economic evolution from its independence until the early years of the Lagos regime. Employing primary and secondary materials, it explores the growth of Chile's agricultural economy, during which the large landed estates appeared; the nineteenth-century wheat and mining booms; the rise of the nitrate mines; their replacement by copper mining; and the diversification of the nation's economic base. This volume also traces Chile's political development from oligarchy to democracy, culminating in the election of Salvador Allende, his overthrow by a military dictatorship, and the return of popularly elected governments. Additionally, the volume examines Chile's social and intellectual history: the process of urbanization, the spread of education and public health, the diminution of poverty, the creation of a rich intellectual and literary tradition, the experiences of middle and lower classes and the development of Chile's unique culture.
"Collier and Sater have written the best general history of modern Chile available in any languageIt is vast and comprehensive in scope, solid and dependable in factual information, reliable and complete in its sources, and consistently delightfully written." Choice
William F. Sater is a professor emeritus of history at California State University-Long Beach. His books include Chile and the United States: Empires in Conflict. Holger H. Herwig is a professor of history at the University of Calgary. His numerous works include The First World War: Germany and Austria-Hungary 1914-1918.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521534840 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521534844 |
| Title | A History of Chile, 18082002 |
| Author | Simon Collier |
| Series | Cambridge Latin American Studies |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2004-10-18 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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