{"product_id":"9788498167337","title":"GENERAL HISTORY OF CHILE I","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeneral History of Chile I\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first volume of the monumental work by Diego Barros Arana serves as the gateway to the history of Chile from its most remote origins. The reader will find an exhaustive and meticulous investigation, based on public and private documents collected over decades, covering the period from the pre-Columbian era to the death of Pedro de Valdivia. It is a classic and essential text for understanding the formation of the country, written with the rigor and passion of one of the greatest Chilean historians of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work begins with an in-depth study of the native peoples of Chile, analyzing their customs, social organization, and ways of life before the arrival of Europeans. It then narrates the process of Spanish conquest, focusing on the first expeditions, the founding of cities, and the initial conflicts with Mapuche resistance. This volume concludes with the final campaigns of the conquistador Pedro de Valdivia and his death, offering a detailed vision of the early years of colonization. Barros Arana does not limit himself to recounting facts; he contextualizes them critically, using vast documentation to build a solid and well-founded narrative that sought to fill the gaps in the historiography of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNative peoples of Chile: social organization, culture, and pre-Columbian worldview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Spanish conquest of Chilean territory: expeditions, foundations, and conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Pedro de Valdivia: military campaigns, government, and death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e19th-century Chilean historiography: methodology, sources, and construction of the national narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural clash and the first indigenous resistance to colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students, academics, historians, and any reader interested in the history of Chile and Latin America. It is especially recommended for those seeking a primary and authoritative source on the country's origins, as well as those who wish to know the foundational work of one of the fathers of Chilean historiography. It is also of great value to history buffs who prefer classic, rigorous, and deeply documented works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a monumental investigation based on public and private archive documents, many of which are difficult to consult today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed understanding of the origins of Chile, from the pre-Columbian era to the death of Pedro de Valdivia, in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and well-founded perspective that goes beyond simplistic or biased historical narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading an author who considered his work \"the most pleasant of pastimes,\" which is reflected in a passionate and careful prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barros Arana, Diego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e LINKGUA EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD. COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 468\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 653 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first volume of the *General History of Chile* is an essential reference work for any Latin American history library. The Linkgua edition recovers a classic text that, despite its age, remains fully relevant for its documentary rigor and critical approach. The interested reader will find here not only a chronicle of events, but a lesson in how historical knowledge is constructed from primary sources. It is, without a doubt, a valuable intellectual investment for anyone who wishes to understand the deep roots of Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405871079771,"sku":"9788498167337","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816733.jpg?v=1781833706","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498167337","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}