{"product_id":"9788490076804","title":"THE COMUNEROS I","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Comuneros I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first volume of his fundamental work, Germán Arciniegas reconstructs with historical rigor the Comunero revolt in the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1781. Based on exhaustive archival research, the author offers an account that goes beyond the economic and fiscal aspects of the uprising, positioning it as a catalyst for the sentiment of emancipation that would lead to the independence of Colombia and Venezuela. The reader will find a complete vision of the social and political context of the era, from the viceregal figures to the humblest leaders and participants of the revolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the origins, development, and consequences of the Comunero insurrection, a popular movement that challenged Spanish colonial power. Arciniegas structures his analysis in chapters that span from the high spheres of royal and viceregal power to the participation of the most marginalized groups, such as the indigenous people and the inhabitants of the El Socorro region. The book details the fiscal causes that triggered the protest and examines how this popular uprising sowed the seeds for future independence struggles. Through a narrative supported by documents from the National Archive of Venezuela, the author traces a complete map of the social tensions, emerging leaderships, and power dynamics that defined this crucial event in the history of Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1781 Comunero revolt in the Viceroyalty of New Granada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe economic and fiscal causes of the popular uprising against the colonial administration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of different social strata, from viceregal authorities to indigenous and peasant groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between pre-independence movements and the germ of emancipation in Colombia and Venezuela.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of collective leadership versus the heroic figure of José Antonio Galán.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students, historians, and readers interested in the history of Colombia and Venezuela, Latin American independence processes, and social movements of the colonial period. It will be of special interest to those seeking a deep understanding of the popular revolts that preceded emancipation and to those who wish to explore the social and political tensions of the 18th century in the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous and documented analysis of the Comunero revolt, based on archival sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive view of the event, connecting economic causes with their impact on the independence process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that encompasses both elites and the popular and marginalized groups that participated in the uprising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference work for understanding a key social movement in the history of the Andean region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Arciniegas, Germán\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: LINKGUA\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: December 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first volume of \u003cem\u003eLos comuneros\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a solid reference work for the study of pre-independence movements in New Granada. Germán Arciniegas achieves a balance between academic rigor and an accessible narrative, offering the reader a detailed understanding of the multiple facets of the revolt. Although the work focuses part of its attention on individual figures such as José Antonio Galán, its main value lies in the ambitious attempt to narrate history from a broad social perspective, which makes it an indispensable read for those who wish to understand the roots of independence in Colombia and Venezuela.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406277370203,"sku":"9788490076804","price":12.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007680.jpg?v=1781835583","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076804","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}