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Simon Bolivar - Gerhard Masur - Bog

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Simon Bolivar by Gerhard Masur is a comprehensive biography of the famous revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the liberation of South America from Spanish colonial rule. The book traces Bolivar's life from his privileged upbringing in Venezuela to his travels throughout Europe, where he was inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.Masur explores Bolivar's military campaigns and political strategies, including his famous ""Letter from Jamaica"" and his role in the creation of Gran Colombia, a federation of several South American countries. The book also delves into Bolivar's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with women, as well as his struggles with illness and depression.Throughout the book, Masur provides a nuanced and complex portrait of Bolivar, highlighting both his successes and his failures. He also contextualizes Bolivar's life and legacy within the broader historical and political landscape of South America, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the region. Overall, Simon Bolivar is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in South American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163144442
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 764
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x39 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1288 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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Simon Bolivar by Gerhard Masur is a comprehensive biography of the famous revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the liberation of South America from Spanish colonial rule. The book traces Bolivar's life from his privileged upbringing in Venezuela to his travels throughout Europe, where he was inspired by the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.Masur explores Bolivar's military campaigns and political strategies, including his famous ""Letter from Jamaica"" and his role in the creation of Gran Colombia, a federation of several South American countries. The book also delves into Bolivar's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with women, as well as his struggles with illness and depression.Throughout the book, Masur provides a nuanced and complex portrait of Bolivar, highlighting both his successes and his failures. He also contextualizes Bolivar's life and legacy within the broader historical and political landscape of South America, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the region. Overall, Simon Bolivar is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most important figures in South American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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