In this accessible volume, John R. Bawden introduces readers to the study of armed forces in Latin American history through vivid narratives about four very different countries: Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Chile.
Latin America has faced many of the challenges common to postcolonial states such as civil war, poorly defined borders, and politically fractured societies. Studying its militaries offers a powerful lens through which to understand major events, eras, and problems. Bawden draws on stories about the men and women who served in conventional armed forces and guerrilla armies to examine the politics and social structure of each country, the state’s evolution, and relationships between soldiers and the global community.
Designed as an introductory text for undergraduates, Latin American Soldiers identifies major concepts, factors, and trends that have shaped modern Latin America. It is an essential text for students of Latin American Studies or History and is particularly useful for students focusing on the military, revolutions, and political history.
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John R. Bawden Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9781138492578 ISBN 10: 1138492574 Series:Latin American Tópicos Pages: 184 Publication Date:05 August 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
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A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Preface Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Mexico Chapter 3 – Cuba Chapter 4 – Brazil Chapter 5 – Chile Chapter 6 – Latin American Soldiers in Global Perspective Conclusion Index
John R. Bawden is an associate professor of history at the University of Montevallo. He is the author of The Pinochet Generation: The Chilean Military in the Twentieth Century (2016).