Between Legitimacy and Violence is an authoritative, sweeping
history of Colombia's "long twentieth century," from the tumultuous
civil wars of the late nineteenth century to the drug wars of the
late twentieth. Marco Palacios, a leading Latin American historian,
skillfully blends political, economic, social, and cultural
history. In an expansive chronological narrative full of vivid
detail, he explains Colombia's political history, discussing key
leaders, laws, parties, and ideologies; corruption and
inefficiency; and the paradoxical nature of government
institutions, which, while stable and enduring, are unable to
prevent frequent and extreme outbursts of violence. Palacios traces
the trajectory of the economy, addressing agriculture (particularly
the economic significance of coffee), the development of a
communication and transportation infrastructure, industrialization,
and labor struggles. Palacios also gives extensive attention to
persistent social inequalities, the role of the Catholic Church,
demographic shifts such as urbanization and emigration, and
Colombia's relationship with the United States. Offering a
comparative perspective, he frequently contrasts Colombia with
other Latin American nations. Throughout, Palacios offers a helpful
interpretive framework, connecting developments with their causes
and consequences. By thoroughly illuminating Colombia's past,
Between Legitimacy and Violence sheds much-needed light on the
country's violent present.
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