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The figure of Juan Manuel de Rosas dominates the history of Argentina in the first half of the 19th century. This work studies the forces which made and sustained Rosas, and examines the roots of the caudillo tradition in Argentina through exploring his career.

The regime of Juan Per-n is one of the most studied topics of Argentina's contemporary history. This book provides a fresh perspective on the intriguing Argentinian leader. It focuses on the cultural and symbolic dimensions of Per-nism and populism, and explores the creation of myths, symbols, and rituals that constituted his political imagery.

Looks at life in Cuba, including descriptions of its people and places. This book illuminates the human face of Cuba, which over the years has largely been hidden.

A biography of one of America's most successful immigrants. After arriving in America in 1846, Irish-born William R. Grace worked his way up from ordinary seaman to become master of a vast commercial empire, reformer of the Democratic Party and New York City's first Catholic mayor.

Mexico's views of the United States have been characterized as stridently anti-American, but various policy changes in Mexico mark a fundamental transformation in the relationship.