Argentina and Uruguay by Gordon Ross
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"Argentina and Uruguay" by Gordon Ross is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the political, social, and economic landscape of Argentina and Uruguay, exploring their historical development and the influence of foreign capital and immigration. The author aims to provide a comprehensive view of the characteristics, challenges, and potential of these South American nations. The opening of the work sets the stage with an allegorical tale
of a River Plate farmer, using it as a metaphor for the transformation in Argentina's agricultural landscape. Ross discusses the historical domination of regional oligarchies, the interplay of foreign investment and local governance, and the evolution of the country’s political system, especially the role of President Dr. Figueroa Alcorta in diminishing the power of these oligarchies. It showcases how the infusion of foreign investment and labor has driven economic growth while raising concerns about social structures and national identity. Themes of rural versus urban dynamics and the need for agrarian reform also emerge, highlighting the enduring impact of historical circumstances on contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ross, Gordon |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19006274 |
| Title | Argentina and Uruguay |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Argentina |
| Subject | Uruguay |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56186 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56186-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 753 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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