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OverviewSince its US debut, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and cultural narrative of the highest quality, and perhaps the finest description of primitive capital accumulation since Marx. 'I cannot recomment this book highly enough. Galeano's vision is unswering, surgical and yet immensely generous and humane ... Eduardo Galeano ought to be a household name.' - Arundhati Roy 'The book flows with the grace of a tale; it is impossible to put down. His arguments, his rage, and his passion would be overwhelming if they were not expressed with such superb style, with such masterful timing and suspense.' - Isabel Allende Since its US debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and cultural narrative of the highest quality, and perhaps the finest description of primitive capital accumulation since Marx. Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organised the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Natural resources - such as gold, coffee, and copper - are the veins which he traces through the body of the entire continent, up to the Rio Grande and throughout the Caribbean, and all the way to their open ends where they empty into the coffers of wealth in the United States and Europe. Weaving fact and imagery into a rich tapestry, Galeano fuses scientific analysis with the passions of a plundered and suffering people. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably. This classic is now further honoured by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognised as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contributes her talents to literature, to political principles, and to enlightenment. 'To publish Eduardo Galeano is to publish the enemy- the enemy of lies, indifference, above all of forgetfulness. Thanks to him our crimes will be remembered. His tenderness is devastating, his truthfulness, furious.' -John Berger Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eduardo Galeano , Isabel AllendePublisher: Scribe Publications Imprint: Scribe Publications Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.442kg ISBN: 9781921640049ISBN 10: 1921640049 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 29 May 2009 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEduardo Galeano is the author of Days and Nights of Love and War (winner of the 1978 Casa de las Americas Prize), The Book of Embraces, and the highly acclaimed 'Memory of Fire' trilogy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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