The History of Venezuela (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations) | 
 enlarge | Authors: H. Micheal Tarver, Julia C. Frederick
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 216
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0313335257
Dewey Decimal Number: 987
EAN: 9780313335259
ASIN: 0313335257
Publication Date: October 30, 2005
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Product Description
On his third voyage of discovery from Spain, Christopher Columbus sighted Venezuela. Spanish explorers observed native homes built on stilts at the water's edge and named the land Venezuela', meaning little Venice'. Venezuela became a Spanish colony for the next 300 years before the South American Independence Movement which liberated Venezuela in 1821. After a brief period of unification with Colombia and Ecuador, Venezuela was then controlled by a succession of military dictators. Political strife and civil war followed. In the 1900s oil was discovered and military rule ensued. Venezuela became the world's leading oil exporter, but much of the nation's people remained poor. In 1958, the country established a democratic government and has remained one since. Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Venezuela is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series. With over thirty nation's histories in print, these books provide readers with a concise, up-to-date history of countries throughout the world. Reference features include a biographical section highlighting famous figures in Venezuelan history, a timeline of important historical events, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographical essay with suggestions for further reading.
Book Description
With an upcoming election, Chavez's involvement with U.S. oil exports, and the country becoming a leader of an increasingly united South America, this volume provides necessary background information to understand how Venezuela became what it is today.
The history begins with Columbus's third voyage of discovery from Spain. Tracing the nation’s 300 years as a Spanish colony through a brief unification followed by civil war, Tarver brings Venezuela’s dramatic history to life. Highlighting events including the discovery of oil in the 1900s and the establishment of democratic government in 1958, Tarver offers a comprehensive chronicle that contextualizes the current unrest under the leadership of Hugo Chavez.
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 Good reading August 15, 2007
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It was very light some missing important info about the history of Venezuela but to start it is very good.
 Perfect as an introduction to the nation, and packed with facts useful for reports. January 7, 2007
Adding to Greenwood's 'Histories of the Modern Nations' series is the important HISTORY OF VENEZUELA, a survey of the nation from its foundations as a Spanish colony for 300 years to its succession of military dictatorships to modern times. Students at the high school and college levels as well will find HISTORY OF VENEZUELA an excellent overview that considers the entirety of the nation's history, economy, and political influences. Perfect as an introduction to the nation, and packed with facts useful for reports.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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