Historias de acá

La conquista y el poblamiento del actual territorio argentino fueron empresas donde las mujeres cumplieron un papel relevante. Sin embargo, esta contribucion esencial no ha sido reconocida hasta hoy con suficiente justicia. Los roles femeninos en aquellos siglos fueron multiples y, por cierto, plenos de sacrificios, cuando no de humillaciones y de vergonzantes silencios. Tanto espanolas como indias y mestizas fueron agentes naturales de la continuidad cultural a la que pertenecian, asi como responsables de mejorar las condiciones de vida en la tierra donde vivian con sus hombres y sus hijos....

"Most studies of early Anglo-Argentine diplomacy have concentrated narrowly on trade questions, and on the 1806-07 invasions. The present work is decidedly more ambitious. By chronicling all the exploratory diplomacy that led to Britain's recognition of the Argentine Federation in 1825, Gallo has filled several gaps in the existing literature. He credits the innovative policies of Rivadavia - and the farsighted interest shown by George Canning - with opening the door"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"The Peronist left arose in reaction to attempts to supress the movement. Ironically, its great victory, in forcing the military to accept Perón's return to power, also led to its demise. Legitimated by elections, Perón isolated and attacked his young supporters. A familiar story, but well told and documented"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.