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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Argentina's Radical Party and popular mobilization, 1916-1930 Argentina's Radical Party and popular mobilization, 1916-1930 Joel Horowitz "Examines how Argentina's Radical Party rallied popular support in Buenos Aires from 1916 to 1930. Argues that the methods used for popular mobilization helped to undermine democracy. The popularity … OL11952440W
Angels with dirty faces Angels with dirty faces Jonathan Wilson Argentina has produced Alfredo Di Stéfano, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi--some of the greatest soccer players of all time. The country's rich, volatile history is by turns sublime and ruthlessly p… OL20034398W
Evita, inevitably Evita, inevitably Jean Graham-Jones Sheds new light on the history and culture of Argentina by examining the performances and reception of the country's most iconic female figures, in particular, Eva Perón, who rose from poverty to bec… OL22324458W
The politics of river trade The politics of river trade Thomas Whigham "Argues that development of commerce along the inland rivers of the Plata was radically affected by politics in the 19th century. First section discusses trade structures in Paraguay and Corrientes, … OL2914512W
The army & politics in Argentina The army & politics in Argentina Robert A. Potash "Third volume of in-depth analysis of the army. Format is similar to previous two volumes. There is, however, more emphasis on the internal maneuvering which characterizes the period. The detail is b… OL3108593W
The History of Argentina (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations) The History of Argentina (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations) Daniel K. Lewis "Argentina is rich in natural resources and home of one of the world's most fertile agricultural regions. In recent decades, however, violence and military dictatorships have upset the political syst… OL5746265W
The Future of Memory The Future of Memory Andres Jaroslavsky 234 pages ; 22 cm OL9873222W