Historias de acá

Aborda el diálogo entre los textos de viajeros extranjeros y los intelectuales locales de cada país (Argentina, Perú, Paraguay) en la conformación de sus ficciones nacionales.

"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.

"Thoughtful examination of royalist intrigues and monarchist sympathies within the Argentine revolutionary elite just after independence. Segreti makes it clear that although the republican option was that which won out in the end, this was by no means inevitable, and many sincere revolutionaries regarded monarchy as an appropriate solution to the political chaos of their times"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.