The Almanac of Latin American History
Political and Security Events from 1800 to the Present- Authors:
- Publisher:
- 2024
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
- 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
- Book Titles
Table of contents
- Contents No access
- Foreword No access
- 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





