Mirrors and Echoes

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¿Por qué un Almanaque Histórico Argentino? Porque creemos que la historia, como ciencia, reconstruye y analiza el pasado, interpretando las fuentes desde el presente. Y los presentes son todos distintos. Éste de finales de la segunda década del siglo XXI que nos toca transitar, donde las extremas derechas crecen en todo el mundo y las crisis económicas globales son cada vez más seguidas, profundizando la desigualdad social, nos invita a mirar el pasado para encontrar similitudes y diferencias; para hallar continuidades y rupturas. La crisis iniciada en 1929 afectó al mundo en todos...

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...

Durant l'inici de l'època contemporània el capitalisme agrari es va desenvolupar en terres valencianes de manera peculiar. En les zones d'agricultura més dinàmica una massa important de llauradors desposseïts va accedir al cultiu a través de l'arrendament de terres i es van desenvolupar unes complexes relacions entre els amos de la terra i els seus colons. s'hi entremesclaven les variacions del mercat, les pràctiques quotidianes i diverses formes de conflicte i de cooperació. En aquesta obra, guardonada amb el Premi Senyera d'Investigacions Històriques 2005 de l'Ajuntament de...