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Argentina, Legend and History
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Laguardia, Garibaldi G. B.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Argentina, Legend and History" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez et al. is an edited collection of readings focused on the historical and cultural essence of Argentina, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a textbook primarily for high school and college students studying Spanish, aiming to familiarize them with Argentina's history, its independence struggles, and the tenacity of its people. The book likely covers prominent leaders, such as José de San Martín, and delves into the themes of patriotism and the Argentine identity, making it a valuable resource for those interested in South American history. The opening of the book presents a preface, detailing the intention behind its creation and stating that it aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of Argentina's history and its significant figures. Emphasis is placed on the unique spirit of Argentine nationalism that prevails throughout the narratives. The introduction sets the historical context by discussing the early colonial period, the formation of key political structures, and the forces that contributed to Argentina's fight for independence. Notably, it highlights the valor and resilience of leaders and common citizens during tumultuous times, setting a stage for further exploration of literary and historical accounts within the subsequent readings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
- Release date is 2013-11-05
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