The years 1899 through 1941 are remarkable even by Latin America's uniquely turbulent standards. During this time, border disputes and domestic insurrections forcefully shaped the history of this area, as many countries made the rocky transition from agrarian to industrial societies.

This volume provides a concise survey of Latin American wars between 1899 and 1941. It compares and contrasts the wars and considers them in light of military theory. It also demonstrates how instrumental wars have been in directing the history of Latin America, and how the United States has often influenced these wars in a decisive manner. Wars examined include border disputes in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Panama, and Costa Rica, and domestic insurrections in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Numerous photographs and maps illustrate the text and make it easy to follow every military campaign.

The vivid narrative captures the human drama of the wars and brings to life the violent clashes of powerful personalities in unusually hostile terrain. Jungles, mountains, and deserts ravaged armies no less dramatically than combat, and the emotions the wars released make many episodes unforgettable.

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About the Author
Rene De La Pedraja, PhD, University of Chicago, has researched and written numerous publications. He is a professor of history at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.

Reviews
"recommended"-Choice; "scholarly survey...scrupulous and highly recommended"-Midwest Book Review; "well-written, well-researched, judicious work"-The Journal of Military History; "De La Pedraja has made a very useful contribution to the literature on the history of Latin America in the twentieth century, and particularly of U.S. relations with the region. His book is not only of value to those interested in Latin American history and U.S. foreign policy toward the region, but also will be of some value for students of guerrilla warfare and insurgency"-Strategy Page; "impressive...exhaustive"-Hispanic American Historical Review; "very useful work for anyone interested in the history of Latin America, and particularly of U.S. relations with the region"-The NYMAS Review.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786425792
Author Rene De La Pedraja
Format Paperback
Page Count 508
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 880g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 26mm