The Almanac of Latin American History: Political and Security Events from 1800 to the Present

Patrick Paterson

doi:10.5771/9781538186848

Summary

This almanac compiles the most historically significant events in Latin America and the Caribbean from 1800-2020, containing vignettes of more than 700 events organized per month and specific calendar day, with a foreword from Admiral James Stavridis. It focuses on major political and security incidents starting from the period of independence—including armed conflicts, famous battles, births and deaths of important figures, military coups, significant presidential elections, and independence dates.

Also included are detailed appendices addressing important economic, political, and social conditions as well as an index of over 2,000 keywords. Even the most seasoned Latin American historian will find something new in this reference. Written by a historian and former naval diplomat to the region who brings a wealth of experience to the table, the almanac has particular value to policymakers, military personnel, and diplomatic officers interested in Latin America.

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Bibliographic data

Edition: 1/2024
Copyright Year: 2024
ISBN-Print: 978-1-5381-8682-4
ISBN-Online: 978-1-5381-8684-8
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 366
Product Type: Monograph

1. Contents No access
2. Foreword No access
3. Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 20
January No access Pages 21 - 40
February No access Pages 41 - 60
March No access Pages 61 - 82
April No access Pages 83 - 104
May No access Pages 105 - 128
June No access Pages 129 - 148
July No access Pages 149 - 168
August No access Pages 169 - 184
September No access Pages 185 - 208
October No access Pages 209 - 232
November No access Pages 233 - 252
December No access Pages 253 - 276
Appendix A: Independence Dates No access Pages 277 - 280
Appendix B: Homicide Rates, 1990–2021 No access Pages 281 - 284
Appendix C: Country Information No access Pages 285 - 288
Appendix D: US Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean No access Pages 289 - 298
Appendix E: Worst Natural Disasters No access Pages 299 - 302
Appendix F: Successful Military Coups No access Pages 303 - 304
Appendix G: Drug Trafficking Trends No access Pages 305 - 310
Appendix H: Ratification of International Treaties No access Pages 311 - 314
Appendix I: Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions No access Pages 315 - 320
Appendix J: Human Development Index No access Pages 321 - 322
Bibliography and Recommended Reading No access Pages 323 - 328
Index No access Pages 329 - 364
About the Author No access Pages 365 - 366