The Liquidation Of The War On The Pacific (1900) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166148195)

The Liquidation Of The War On The Pacific is a non-fiction book written by Ricardo Salas-Edwards in the year 1900. The book provides an in-depth account of the War of the Pacific, which was fought between Chile and a joint alliance of Peru and Bolivia from 1879 to 1883. The author, a Chilean journalist and historian, offers a detailed analysis of the causes, events, and consequences of the war, as well as the political and social implications of the conflict on the involved countries and the region as a whole.Salas-Edwards examines the economic, territorial, and geopolitical factors that led to the outbreak of the war, including the rivalry between Chile and Peru over the control of the nitrate and guano resources in the Atacama Desert, the disputed border between Bolivia and Chile, and the influence of foreign powers such as Britain and the United States. He also describes the major battles and campaigns of the war, including the naval engagements of Iquique and Angamos, the sieges of Antofagasta, Lima, and La Paz, and the final victory of Chile.Moreover, the author explores the aftermath of the war, including the impact on the defeated countries, the role of international diplomacy in the peace negotiations, and the long-term consequences for the political and social development of the region. He also reflects on the lessons learned from the war and the prospects for future cooperation and integration among the countries of South America.Overall, The Liquidation Of The War On The Pacific is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important conflicts in the history of Latin America, written by a prominent scholar and journalist of the time. The book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, politics, and culture of the region.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: Ricardo Salas-Edwards
ISBN-10: 116614819X
ISBN-13: 9781166148195
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d