An Account of the Conquest of Peru

Remontándose a los tiempos fundacionales de la nación, la autora se propone establecer las líneas de continuidad que vinculan el pasado independentista con la así llamada revolución del siglo XXI. A la luz de los mitos políticos que iluminan la noción de la venezolanidad, sin prejuicios ni valoraciones anticipadas, este libro se adentra en la identidad nacional y desenmascara las pasiones con las que se la ha construido. Señalada como una obra esencial para la comprensión de nuestra contemporaneidad, el jurado del Premio de Ensayo Debate-Casa de América 2009 "reconoció el valor y...

Delve into the memories, meals, and the men and women behind Fairfield's' beloved former dining spots. Since the city's incorporation in 1903, Fairfield's restaurants have reflected the simple tastes of suburban life, serving up good food and great times at places like the Firehouse Deli-Café, the Hi-Fi Drive-In and beyond. Longtime residents knew the best Mexican food north of Tijuana could be found at Dan & Ruth's Café, and Voici, where the movers and shakers met, claimed the crown as swankiest spot in town. Smorga Bob's, the buffet-style family restaurant where locals could let their...

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Este libro contiene una ardua reflexión sobre la historia política del Perú durante la primera mitad del siglo XIX. Son de especial interés las alusiones a la actividad de Bolívar y a la cadena de pactos y acciones bélicas que marcaron su vida.