An International History of South America in the Era of Military Rule: Geared for War

The book "An International History of South America in the Era of Military Rule: Geared for War" provides a detailed account of the tensions and fears of war that engulfed South America in the 1970s, when most countries were ruled by military governments. It explores the long-standing territorial controversies that underlay international rivalries, the incidence of military thinking, and the multifarious effects of the international order of the Cold War in the rise of tensions. It also stands as a study of the reasons why peace prevailed, even under conditions that seemed conducive to its demise. The book offers an original narrative and analysis of a topic scarcely treated by scholarly literature on the history of South America in the twentieth century, making it useful and interesting for audiences in various countries of the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Based on extensive research conducted in archives across six countries, "An International History of South America in the Era of Military Rule: Geared for War" provides a comprehensive account of the tensions and fears of war that engulfed South America during the 1970s, a period when most countries in the region were ruled by military governments. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of contemporary history, international relations, Latin American history students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and anyone with an interest in issues of international history. By exploring the long-standing territorial controversies that underlay international rivalries, the prevalence of military thinking within them, and the multifaceted effects of the Cold War's international order on the rise of tensions in South America during the era of military rule, the book offers a unique perspective on this critical period.

Moreover, since war did not break out in South America during the 1970s, the book also serves as a valuable study of the factors that contributed to the preservation of peace, even in circumstances that seemed conducive to its demise. The book's unique narrative and analysis, based on multiarchival research, make it an invaluable resource for audiences in various countries within the region, offering a fresh perspective on a topic that has been relatively overlooked in scholarly literature on the history of South America in the twentieth century.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032071183