Simón Bolívar (Simon Bolivar) :A Life
Simón Bolívar (Simon Bolivar) :A Life
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Published:
23 September, 2007
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Description
The book illuminates the inner world of Bolívar, the dynamics of his leadership, his power to command, and his modes of ruling the diverse peoples of Spanish America. The key to his greatness, Lynch concludes, was supreme will power and an ability to inspire people to follow him beyond their immediate interests, in some cases through years of unremitting struggle. Encompassing Bolívar’s entire life and his many accomplishments, this is the definitive account of a towering figure in the history of the Western hemisphere.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780300126044 |
| ISBN10 | 0300126042 |
| Number Of Pages | 384 |
| Item Weight | 499 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Yale University Press |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"'A readable and up-to-date life, which will be the first resort of the curious for some time to come.' Economist 'Given the difficulty of separating man from myth, this soberly objective, well-researched biography is welcome. Professor Lynch has devoted much of his career as a Latin Americanist historian to the study of the independence war... It is fortunate that he has now chosen to bring it to bear on a biography which is both professional and readable. In all its complexity John Lynch's impressive, objective scholarship is an invaluable antidote to previous historians' and politicians' attempts to mould Bolivar to their particular ends.' David Gallagher, Times Literary Supplement 'expertly researched and elegantly written.' The Oldie"
Author's Bio
John Lynch is emeritus professor of Latin American history and former director of the Institute of Latin American Studies, University of London.