Bolivar: The Life of an Idealist (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436703277)

Bolivar: The Life Of An Idealist is a biography of Simon Bolivar, the revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the liberation of Latin America from Spanish colonial rule. Written by Emil Ludwig, the book offers a detailed account of Bolivar's life, from his privileged upbringing in Venezuela to his military campaigns and political career.Ludwig portrays Bolivar as a visionary leader who was driven by a deep sense of idealism and a commitment to social justice. The author explores Bolivar's complex personality, highlighting his strengths as a military strategist and his weaknesses as a politician. Ludwig also examines the historical context of Bolivar's life, including the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of revolutionary movements in Latin America.Throughout the book, Ludwig emphasizes the importance of Bolivar's ideas and ideals, which continue to inspire people across Latin America today. Bolivar: The Life Of An Idealist is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in Latin American history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the region's past, present, and future.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.

Author: Emil Ludwig
ISBN-10: 1436703271
ISBN-13: 9781436703277
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d