Uruguay - by Peter V N Henderson (Paperback)

About the Book

This book illuminates the broad sweep of Uruguay's political, economic, and social history from colonial times to the twenty-first century within a transnational context. It dives into the country's unique story-its broad democracy, balanced economy, and generous social legislation-resulting in its reputation as "the Switzerland of South America."

Book Synopsis

This book illuminates the broad sweep of Uruguay's political, economic, and social history from colonial times to the twenty-first century within a transnational context. It dives into the country's unique story-its broad democracy, balanced economy, and generous social legislation--resulting in its reputation as "the Switzerland of South America."

Review Quotes

The narrative of Uruguay's national evolution, occurring in the niche between Brazil and Argentina, is explained by Peter V. N. Henderson, the well-known historian of Mexico, Peru, and Latin America. He brings a narrative style to the history of this remarkable nation that demonstrates what is possible in the region.

About the Author

Peter V.N. Henderson is professor emeritus at Winona State University. His books include The Course of Andean History, Gabriel García Moreno and Conservative State Formation, In the Absence of Don Porfirio, Féix Díaz and the Mexican Revolution, and with Viriginia Garrard and Bryan McCann, Latin America in the Modern World.