La Guerre du Paraguay by Elisée Reclus
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"La Guerre du Paraguay" by Elisée Reclus is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the details and consequences of the prolonged conflict involving Paraguay and its neighbors, particularly Brazil and Argentina. The narrative highlights the struggles, battles, and the political implications of the war, uncovering the impact on soldiers and civilians alike, while also reflecting on the broader historical context of South America during this
tumultuous period. The opening of the book sets the stage by summarizing the situation following significant battles such as Tuyuti, illustrating the imbalance between the small Paraguayan forces and the much larger Brazilian and Argentine armies. It describes the aftermath of failed military strategies and the dire human cost of the conflict, including troop casualties and the use of desperate measures such as arming slaves. The text vividly portrays the ongoing military operations and generals' deliberations, emphasizing the relentless nature of the war, the shifting power dynamics, and the resilience of the Paraguayan people amid overwhelming odds. Overall, it serves as an introduction to the complexities and tragedies of warfare, entrenching the reader in the gritty reality of this historical conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reclus, Elisée, 1830-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Guerre du Paraguay |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Wilelmina Mailliere and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F2661: Latin America local history: Paraguay |
| Subject | Paraguayan War, 1865-1870 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39173 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39173-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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