About this title: A classic work of Latin American literature, Domingo Sarmiento's "Facundo" has become an integral part of the history, politics, and culture of Latin America since its first publication in 1845. Partially translated into English when it was first published, this foundational text appears here for the first time in its entirety. An educator and writer, Sarmiento was President of Argentina from 1868 to 1874. His "Facundo" is a study of the Argentine character, a prescription for the modernization of Latin America, and a protest against the tyranny of the government of Juan Manuel de Rosas (1835 ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1-8-04
ISBN-13:9780520081598ISBN:0520081595
Description: GOOD. Crisp, clean, unread hardcover with light shelfwear to the boards (no dust jacket) and a small publisher's mark to one side-NICE! 1.19 lbs. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520239807ISBN:0520239806
Description: Good. 0520239806 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780520239807ISBN:0520239806
Description: New. "Sarmiento's "Facundo remains a foundational work for the traditions of Latin American fiction and historiography, and so an essential book for English language North Americans also, at least for those not content to abide in ignorance of an ongoing... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780520081598ISBN:0520081595
Description: 8vo, hardcover. No dj. Vg condition. Thin/shallow abrasion and slight smudging to front endpaper; contents bright & clean, virtually unopened. 284 p., map. Contents: Physical aspect of the argentine republic, and the ideas, customs, and characters it engenders--Argentine originality and characters--Association--The revolution of 1810--Life of Juan Facundo Quiroga--La Rioja--Social life (1825)--Tests of strength--Society at war--Society at war--Society at war--Society at war--Barranca-yaco! ! ! ... read more
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