{"product_id":"9788490070529","title":"Works","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together the essential writings of Juan Montalvo, one of the greatest prose writers of the 19th-century Ibero-American world. The reader will find a selection of essays and journalistic articles in which the author questions military power, the threat of civil war, and the need for political parties to govern with justice. An essential work for understanding Hispanic American liberal thought and the defense of individual freedom against authoritarianism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eWorks\u003c\/i\u003e of Juan Montalvo collect his most representative essayistic and journalistic production, marked by a critical spirit and a high-quality literary style. In his texts, the Ecuadorian author analyzes the political and social context of his time, denouncing corruption, tyranny, and the constant threat of civil wars. Influenced by Montaigne and French Romanticism, Montalvo defends a liberal line of thought that advocates for individual freedom, justice, and economic growth through the participation of private enterprise. His pen, sharp and controversial, becomes a weapon against dictators and a tool to promote a government based on reason and ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of military power and the threat of civil war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDefense of liberalism and individual freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the need for political parties for a just government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDenunciation of tyranny and authoritarianism in Hispanic America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of French Romanticism and Montaigne on the Ibero-American essay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for students and scholars of Hispanic American literature, the history of political thought, and journalism. It is also for readers interested in the 19th-century essay, classical Spanish prose, and critical analysis of the social and political reality of the era. It is ideal for those seeking to understand the roots of liberalism in Latin America and the work of one of its most brilliant exponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep knowledge of 19th-century Ecuadorian and Ibero-American liberal thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the prose of one of the greatest essayists in the Spanish language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the political and social tensions that shaped the formation of Latin American republics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and well-founded vision of power, civil war, and the need for just institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Montalvo, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Juan Montalvo's \u003ci\u003eWorks\u003c\/i\u003e is a gateway to the writing of an author who is fundamental for understanding 19th-century literature and political thought in Spanish. His incisive style and passionate defense of freedom make him relevant reading for those who study the history of ideas in Hispanic America. The careful selection of texts and the pocket-sized format facilitate access for both specialists and new readers interested in classic essays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406190600539,"sku":"9788490070529","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007052.jpg?v=1781835395","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490070529","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}