The History of Chile

John Rector

ISBN 10: 1440863725 / ISBN 13: 9781440863721

Published by Bloomsbury 3PL, 2019

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of Chile
• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440863725
• ISBN 13: 9781440863721
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 26D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 763 grams

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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 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.