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The Inka empire was the largest pre-Columbian polity in the New World. Its vast expanse, its ethnic diversity, and the fact that the empire may have been consolidated in less than a century have prompted much scholarly interest in its creation. In this study, Besom explores the ritual practices of human sacrifice and the worship of mountains, attested in both archaeological investigations and ethnohistorical sources, as tools in the establishment and preservation of political power.

The History of Uruguay: A Fascinating Guide is a complete guide for every person who wants to learn more about this amazing country, from its history to the most beautiful places to visit. The purpose of this audiobook is to explain to people what they didn't know about Uruguay and make it as convenient as possible, so every time some questions pop out, you can just listen to this guide and use it.

María Eva Duarte de Perón, known to the world as Evita, stands with Jesus Christ as a highly influential historical figure who lived only 33 years. The similarities do not end there: as Argentine novelist Tomás Eloy Martínez has observed, Evita came to "symbolize certain naïve, but effective, beliefs: the hope for a better world; a life sacrificed on the altar of the disinherited, the humiliated, the poor of the earth...myths which somehow reproduce the image of Christ."

La desconocida historia del “Schindler de Bolivia”, que salvó de morir en el Holocausto a miles de refugiados judíos.

"Escaping the Incas" delivers an unforgettable historical adventure set in the contrasting locales of Peru and New York during the tumultuous period of the early 20th century. The tale begins in the vibrant city of New York, following our protagonist, John, as he navigates the struggles of city life only to set off on an exciting, perilous journey to the distant lands of South America. The Setting This deeply immersive narrative effortlessly transports you from the dazzling streets of 1900s New York, marked by rapid growth and cultural dynamism, to the majestic, treacherous landscapes of ...

One of Argentina's 30,000 "disappeared", Alicia Partnoy was abducted from her home by secret police and taken to a concentration camp where she was tortured, and where most of the other prisoners were killed. Her writings were smuggled out of prison and published anonymously in human rights journals. The Little School is Alicia Partnoy's memoir of her disappearance and imprisonment in Argentina in the 1970s.

Alfredo Jocelyn-Holt, en El Chile perplejo, realiza un análisis histórico que va desde los años cincuenta hasta nuestros días para analizar cómo el malestar subterráneo que se esparció en el país pudo provocar conflictos mayúsculos, llevar a la toma de decisiones arbitrarias, quiebres institucionales e incluso a una pérdida de sentido político. Con una pluma audaz, el autor hace una interpretación polémica, prolija y documentada, e interpela al lector, conversa con él y propone una visión liberal de la historia.

La historia de la gesta de independencia más grande de Sudamérica. Luego de tres siglos de dominación española, el 28 de julio de 1821 el general argentino José de San Martín, al mando de la Expedición Libertadora del Perú proveniente de Chile, desembarca en el sur del Perú para proclamar la independencia del Estado Peruano.

Diferentes tipos participaram da formação do Brasil. Índios, portugueses, escravos, perseguidos religiosos...todos eles tiveram uma importância ímpar para a construção da terra que herdamos. Este audiolivro é uma biografia bem pesquisada e deliciosamente escrita de 12 pessoas que simbolizam tantos homens e mulheres que aqui viveram nos três primeiros séculos.

Juan Manuel Santos shares the lessons he learned about war and peace and how to build a successful negotiation process in the context of a nation which had all but resigned itself to war and the complexities of 21st-century international law and diplomacy. While Santos is clear that there is no handbook for making peace, he offers conflict-tested guidance on the critical parameters, conditions, and principles as well as rich detail on the innovations that made it possible for his nation to find common ground and a just solution.

¿Qué pueden decirnos las batallas fundamentales de nuestra historia sobre la República que hemos edificado? El periodista Gastón Gaviola relata nueve batallas en las que logra retener al lector, involucrarlo en los combates y dejarlo sin aliento.

Colombian Killers explores the stories of three men who have forever tainted the lush fields of Latin America. This book narrates the sadistic acts of serial killers Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa.

In the span of a generation, oil-rich Venezuela spiraled into a dire state of economic collapse. Reporter Paula Ramón experienced the crisis firsthand as her middle-class family saw their quality of life deteriorate. Public services no longer functioned. Money lost its value. Her mother couldn’t afford to buy food, which was increasingly scarce. The once-prosperous country fell into ruin. Like many others, Ramón’s family struggled to survive each day in their beloved city, Maracaibo—until, one by one, they each made the unbearable choice to leave the home they love.

Operación Masacre ist das Resultat von Rodolfo Walshs journalistischen und kriminalistischen Nachforschungen in einem politischen Massenmord des Jahres 1956 und inzwischen ein Klassiker der Gattung literarischer Tatsachenberichte (testimonio), der leider von unverminderter Aktualität in der Aussage ist.

La verdad sobre el paramilitarismo en Colombia.

José Gabriel Condorcanqui Noguera, su verdadero nombre, fue un temerario y valiente caudillo líder de la mayor rebelión indígena anticolonial que se dio en América durante el siglo XVIII.

Audiolivro objetivo e ágil, engajado e muito bem documentado, trata das questões centrais da História da Escravidão no Brasil. A obra de Jaime Pinsky aborda temas como o tráfico, a vida cotidiana dos escravos no trabalho e na senzala, a vida sexual e a resistência oferecida pelos negros contra a opressão. O autor, não aceita, contudo, a ideia, defendida por certos historiadores, de que a escravidão permitia relações harmoniosas entre senhores e escravos: no audiolivro, ele revela o caráter cruel da escravidão e sua influência perversa na formação de nossa sociedade.

"En algunos de sus relatos Gabriel García Márquez habla de un hombre que está muriendo de indigencia en el paraíso. Cualquier colombiano, rico o pobre, puede hoy reconocerse allí."

Have you ever wanted to dive deep into the rich and vibrant history of Latin America? Do you have a particular interest in Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil and want to learn more about their fascinating pasts? If so, look no further! This three-in-one bundle offers an in-depth exploration of the history of these three nations.

Award-winning journalist Javier Sinay investigates a series of murders from the nineteenth century, unearthing the complex history and legacy of Moisés Ville, the “Jerusalem of South America,” and his personal connection to a defining period of Jewish history in Argentina.