The History of Chile (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations) - Hardcover

Ph.D., John L. Rector

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1440863725 ISBN 13: 9781440863721

Publisher: Greenwood, 2019

Synopsis

This accessible chapter book, ideal for students and general readers alike, examines the political, social, and cultural history of Chile.

Updated and revised from its 2003 edition, The History of Chile serves as a foundational text for those studying and interested in learning about this South American nation. Eleven chronologically-arranged chapters will guide readers through Chilean history, from prehistory to present day. Chapters examine topics such as the origins of Chileans, Chile's period as a Spanish colony, Augusto Pinochet's rule, the country's transition to democracy, and today's challenges in 2018–2019. A timeline, glossary, and appendix of Notable Individuals in the History of Chile round out the text.

Written for high school and undergraduate students, but accessible to general readers as well, this volume examines Chile's history through the lenses of politics, economics, and culture and society. Readers will gain a better understanding of how Chile has modernized its economy and is incorporating immigrants.

About this title

About the Authors

JOHN L. RECTOR is Professor of History at Western Oregon University.

Frank W. Thackeray is a professor emeritus of history at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana, USA. With John E. Findling, he is an editor for the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series.

John E. Findling is a professor emeritus of history at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana, USA. With Frank W. Thackeray, he is an editor for the Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440863725
• ISBN 13: 9781440863721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 396