
Open Veins of Latin America
Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent
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Jonathan Davis
Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organized the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Thus he is concerned with gold and silver, cacao and cotton, rubber and coffee, fruit, hides and wool, petroleum, iron, nickel, manganese, copper, aluminum ore, nitrates, and tin. These 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. An immense gathering of materials is framed with a vigorous style that never falters in its command of themes. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find a singular analytical achievement, and an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably.
This classic is now further honored by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognized as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contributes her talents to literature, to political principles, and to enlightenment.
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Should be Required highschool reading
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what.when.where.how. wow
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Need to pay attention to audio book as there is a lot of information together, great listen.
Great book
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Global Insights to Unchecked Rapacious Morality
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A dangerous book that everyone should incorporate.
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A must read to understand Latin America
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this was a very thought provoking, infuriating and informative. a must read for anyone, especially if you're Hispanic.
Phenomenal book that was worth the time!
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amazing untold history
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Great and informative. A necessary read.
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very difficult to get through
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