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The Girondins of Chile

Reminiscences of an Eyewitness

By: Benjamin Vicuna MacKenna

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The Girondins of Chile

Reminiscences of an Eyewitness

By: Benjamin Vicuna MacKenna

The Girondins of Chile tells of the strong influence that the European revolutions of 1848 had in Chile, and how they motivated a young Santiago society with high cultural aspirations but little political knowledge or direction. Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna, a Chilean writer and historian who lived during those days in Santiago, relates the events of the time, events in which he was a participant. He pays special attention to how the 1848 revolutions influenced a group of young liberals he called "Chilean Girondins." When news of the fall of Philippe d'Orléans and the installation of the Second Republic arrived, there was an explosion of jubilation in Santiago. Now there were no barriers to ideas, "much less to the generous ideas proclaimed by the sincere people of France." But when a proletarian revolution took place in France in June, Chilean public opinion became virulently anti-revolutionary. Except, of course, among the liberal youth, the Chilean Girondins, who were headed towards revolution--and sooner than anyone thought. When revolution came in 1851, Vicuña Mackenna found himself sentenced to death for taking part in the uprising. After escaping and spending some years in exile, he was able to return in 1855. He remained active in politics, yet his account of what happened in the 1851-52 revolution was not published until 1876.

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A History of Latin America: Ancient America to 1910

By: Benjamin Keen

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A History of Latin America: Ancient America to 1910

By: Benjamin Keen

Offers a comprehensive introduction to Latin American history. Using dependency theory as an interpretive framework, the author treats political, social, economic and cultural developments from prehistoric times up to the early 20th century. Ancillary package available upon adoption.

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The Girondins of Chile

Reminiscences of an Eyewitness

By: Benjamin Vicuna MacKenna

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The Girondins of Chile

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