Rafael Carrera and the Emergence of the Republic of Guatemala, 1821-1871 |
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| Author:
| Woodward, Ralph Lee
Woodward, Ralph Lee |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8203-3065-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Publisher: | University of Georgia Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.00 |
Book Description:
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Rafael Carrera (1814-1865) ruled Guatemala from about 1839 until his death. Among Central America's many political strongmen, he is unrivaled in the length of his domination and the depth of his popularity. This "life and times" biography explains the political, social, economic, and cultural circumstances that facilitated his ascendancy.
Rafael Carrera (1814-1865) ruled Guatemala from about 1839 until his death. Among Central America's many political strongmen, he is unrivaled in the length of his domination and the depth of his popularity. This "life and times" biography explains the political, social, economic, and cultural circumstances that facilitated his ascendancy.