The Oligarchy and the Old Regime in Latin America, 1880-1970
| Author | : Dennis Gilbert |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2017-02-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781442270916 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1442270918 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (918 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oligarchy and the Old Regime in Latin America, 1880-1970 by : Dennis Gilbert
Download or read book The Oligarchy and the Old Regime in Latin America, 1880-1970 written by Dennis Gilbert and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dennis Gilbert provides a systematic comparative history of the rise and ultimate demise of the oligarchies that dominated Latin America for nearly a century. Focusing on five key countries, he tells the compelling story of the sugar planters, coffee growers, cattle barons, miners, and bankers who grew rich in a rapidly expanding global economy.
