The History of Ecuador (Hardcover)

This handbook provides an unmatched, comprehensive political history of Ecuador written in English. Ecuador is a nation of over 13 million people, its area between that of the states of Wyoming and Colorado. Like the United States, Ecuador's government features a democratically elected President serving for a four-year term. The Galapagos Islands, well known as the birthplace of Darwin's Theory of Evolution, are part of a province of Ecuador. The History of Ecuador focuses primarily on the political history of Ecuador and how these past events impact the nation today. This text examines the traditions established by Ecuador's great caudillos (strong men) such as Juan Jose Flores, Gabriel Garcia Moreno, and Eloy Alfaro, and documents the attempts of liberal leaders to modernize Ecuador by following the example of the United States. This book also discusses three economic booms in Ecuador's history: the Cacao Boom 1890-1914; the Banana Boom 1948-1960; and the Oil Boom 1972-1992. Presents biographical sketches of prominent figures in Ecuador's history Contains a chronology of the major events in Ecuador's political, economic, social, and cultural history Includes maps showing Ecuador as part of South America and displaying Ecuador's territorial disputes with Peru and Colombia Bibliography includes significant books on Ecuadorian history, economics, and current politics Glossary defines Spanish and Ecuadorian terms

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	February 2012
Authors:	George M Lauderbaugh
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	189
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-36250-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Promotions
LSN:	0-313-36250-5
Barcode:	9780313362507

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