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"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Michel Chevalier fue uno de los hombres que, en su calidad de senador franc s, inspir a Napole n III su desafortunada empresa intervencionista en M xico. Este libro es una recopilaci n de textos de promoci n imperialista que tuvieron como prop sito impulsar la idea de la creaci n en Am rica de un imperio latino, cat lico y eurocentrista.

"Desde la crónica, el reportaje, la entrevista, el artículo de opinión y el ensayo, el Dr. Hugo Sánchez Gudiño elaboró este libro, testimoniando y narrando la trayectoria y las batallas políticas de Andrés Manuel López Obrador (amlo)."--Publisher's description.

An analysis of contemporary Mexican politics by university scholar, including psychological factors motivating political behavior, the influence of fear and liberty in politics, the crisis of 1994, public servants, pluralism and contemporary directions.

Study of archaeological site in Veracruz and the Totonac civilization. Emphasis on interpretation of the imagery.