Historical dictionary of Paraguay /
Landlocked Paraguay is one of the smaller nations of Latin America, and its global image is now changing rapidly. In the process, the tired stereotype of a "forgotten" country comprising only military dictators, Nazis and steam trains is being rapidly discarded. No longer "off the map...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham, Maryland :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2015]
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
| Series: | Historical dictionaries of the Americas.
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| Summary: | Landlocked Paraguay is one of the smaller nations of Latin America, and its global image is now changing rapidly. In the process, the tired stereotype of a "forgotten" country comprising only military dictators, Nazis and steam trains is being rapidly discarded. No longer "off the map," Paraguay's unique history is attracting growing interest. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Paraguay contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section as more than 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion and culture. This book is an excellent reference for students, researchers and anyone wanting to know more about Paraguay. |
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| Physical Description: | xlix, 713 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 647-712). |
| ISBN: | 9780810878198 0810878194 |