{"product_id":"9788496428744","title":"Political reflections","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolitical Reflections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the speeches, proclamations, and fundamental documents of Simón Bolívar, offering a direct view of the political thought that drove Hispanic American independence. The reader will encounter the ideas of a leader who knew how to combine military action with deep ideological reflection, influenced by the philosophers of the Enlightenment. Through his texts, Bolívar is revealed not just as a warlord, but as an ideologue who shaped the destiny of a continent. This volume is an essential gateway to the intellectual legacy of one of the most decisive figures in Latin American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles the most significant writings of Simón Bolívar, including manifestos, letters, and speeches that trace the evolution of his political thought. Among them, his famous oath in Rome stands out—a prophetic speech that demonstrates his personal commitment to the cause of independence. Bolívar, a passionate reader of Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire, adapted European Enlightenment currents to the American reality, creating a model of revolutionary propaganda. The work allows us to follow his reflections on liberty, republican organization, and the challenges of building new nations, showing how civilization from the East found fertile ground in America for its most democratic ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHispanic American independence and revolutionary thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of the European Enlightenment on the construction of new republics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and military leadership in contexts of war for independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eModels of revolutionary propaganda and discourse in the 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptation of democratic ideas to the American reality\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 and researchers of history, political science, and philosophy, as well as readers interested in Latin American independence thought. It will also be of great value to those seeking to understand the ideological roots of revolutionary movements and the intellectual legacy of Simón Bolívar beyond his military figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to primary sources of Bolivarian thought, without intermediaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep understanding of how Enlightenment ideas were transformed into political action in America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and doctrinal context to understand the foundations of Hispanic American independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of the revolutionary propaganda model used by one of its greatest exponents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePerspective on the evolution of the ideology of a leader who combined political theory and praxis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Simón Bolívar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Classical texts, Politics and government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 324\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 414 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition offers an essential selection of Simón Bolívar's political texts, facilitating access to a key documentary corpus for the history of Latin America. The work is particularly useful for those who wish to explore the intellectual facet of the Liberator, beyond his image as a military strategist. The pocket-sized format makes it manageable and accessible, ideal for both academic reference and personal reading. It is a valuable resource for any library interested in 19th-century political thought and independence movements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406410637659,"sku":"9788496428744","price":28.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849642874.jpg?v=1781835944","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496428744","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}