The history of Chile
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The history of Chile
（The Greenwood histories of the modern nations）
Greenwood, c2019
2nd ed
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Includes index
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Description
This accessible chapter book, ideal for students and general readers alike, examines the political, social, and cultural history of Chile.
Updated and revised from its 2003 edition, The History of Chile serves as a foundational text for those studying and interested in learning about this South American nation. Eleven chronologically-arranged chapters will guide readers through Chilean history, from prehistory to present day. Chapters examine topics such as the origins of Chileans, Chile's period as a Spanish colony, Augusto Pinochet's rule, the country's transition to democracy, and today's challenges in 2018-2019. A timeline, glossary, and appendix of Notable Individuals in the History of Chile round out the text.
Written for high school and undergraduate students, but accessible to general readers as well, this volume examines Chile's history through the lenses of politics, economics, and culture and society. Readers will gain a better understanding of how Chile has modernized its economy and is incorporating immigrants.
Table of Contents
Series Foreword
by Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling
Preface and Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Timeline of Historical Events
1 A Crazy Geography
2 Origins of the Chilean People, 500-1750
3 Independence, 1750-1830
4 Miners, Merchants, and Hacendados, 1830-1861
5 The Triumph of Congress, 1861-1891
6 New Classes Compete in the Political Arena, 1891-1925
7 Experiments in Democracy, 1925-1958
8 Reform Turns to Revolution, 1958-1973
9 Military Rule and Neoliberalism, 1973-1990
10 The Democratic Transition Begins in 1990
11 The Challenges of Affluence
Notable People in the History of Chile
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
by "Nielsen BookData"