Argentina: A Global Studies Handbook

This work is a unique exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation’s most important cultural figures, places, and events. * Includes maps of early colonial trade routs between Spain and South America, major Argentine cities and provinces, and the topography of Argentina, as well as photographs of early immigrants, the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, and famous Argentines like Evita Peron * Offers a chronology from the days of early Spanish exploration to recent events like the fall of the De la Rua administration and the presidency of Nestor Kirchner