History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present

by Captivating History

Did you know that as of 2018, Argentina has a literacy level of 99 percent? Are you curious to find out how it achieved this?Argentina has a long and complex history. For hundreds of years, Argentina was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups. For the most part, these people groups got along well with each other. In time, the Inca Empire rose to prominence and took over the Argentinian communities one by one. The Spanish arrived about twenty years later, bringing a new wave of invasion to the native inhabitants. The people of Argentina wouldn’t declare their independence until 1816, and after that, they faced civil war after civil war.Although it might seem like Argentina’s history is only compromised of conquest and warfare, it is also filled with fascinating civilizations and influential figures, such as José de San Martín and the less-revered Juan Manuel de Rosas. Argentineans have a rich culture to this day, which only truly began to emerge on the international stage in the 19th century. While almost everyone knows that Argentina is located in South America, not everyone knows that Argentina’s successful May Revolution inspired other countries in Latin America to rebel. Many may have heard of Juan Perón and his wife, Eva, but not everyone knows about Perón’s third wife, Isabel, and her time as the president of Argentina. This book will take you on a brief journey of Argentina’s past, both its highs and its lows, as you discover a fuller picture of the beautiful nation of Argentina.In this book, you will learn The people groups who lived in the country before European colonizationThe Spanish conquistadors who made their mark on the countryThe May Revolution and Argentina’s struggle for independenceThe immigrants who made Argentina their home and pushed its economy and society to new heightsThe world wars and how Argentina strove to stay neutralJuan Perón’s time in officeThe “Dirty War” and the Falkland WarScroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the History of Argentina!

Genres: History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2021

Reviews

[John Crippen · Rating 1 out of 5]

My self-directed "Argentine Studies Program" began with this 116-page title, possibly written by a small group of high school students with access to the internet? Oh well, at least it met the goal of being a quick read!

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Generally, historical writers seem to concentrate around the Mediterranean and Europe. This is one of those great opportunities to learn about a South American country -- Argentina. Strap on your belt, it is a very bumpy ride.

This story is incredibly involved. It took until the early 1800s for the Argentinians to move toward independence from Spain. However, that did not bring peace. The country's history has been tumultuous and difficult.

I was glad the hiding of Nazi combatants in Argentina after World War II was mentioned. There are whole books written about the efforts to remove Nazis from South American hiding -- especially in Argentina.

I remember being in Europe on a train (in 1984). Some Argentinians introduced themselves to me and we wound up spending a couple of days in each other's company. They were very vocal about the difficult times and rampant corruption that had besieged their country. The things they talked about have been reiterated in this book. This is a very interesting overview of the long history of Argentina.

[Richard Enns · Rating 3 out of 5]

political history of Argentina

Too much detail in the military leadership and actions in the fight for independence. Too little on industry, geography, culture and finance of the country. Nothing mentioned about Argentinian food or music. Nothing is told of the contribution of the waves of immigration. Overall this was a disappointment. I’ve read many books in this history series in preparation for travel and this has been a poor introduction to the country. The book could be summarized by saying Argentina has suffered war, destruction of native tribes and endless liberation and internal wars, insurrection and political chaos ever since. The reason why Argentina with all it’s resources has been a failure compared to The US and Canada is not addressed.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read! The author did an excellent job in mixing the history aspects in which kept the reader turning the page for more. I personally enjoyed the way you can almost put yourself in these events to fully understand how and why they occurred. These books always have me wanting to read the next and/or googling more of the history being discussed.

[chris hoban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough and enjoyable Argentinean history

Loved the organization and detail
Lots of politics and divisiveness amongst this diverse population - extreme growing pains for this country like many other South American countries.
Lots of good references for those who want to know more.
History buffs will enjoy this read

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

These Captivating History books are really good if you don't want anything too lengthy and longwinded.
Argentine history interests me because of the Eva Peron link, after a school teacher spoke to us about it when the Evita musical was first in theatres.

[Paul E Dodaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to Argentina. Well sourced. Goves one a taste for more. These Captivating History books do not disappoint. Many and varied subjects are covered.

[Ann A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reads like a high school term paper. One particularly annoying feature is the Spanish terms thrown around with no translation or explanation.

[Zack · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit of a weak effort, but at least it was short.