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The History of Venezuela
H. Micheal Tarver, Julia C. Frederick
Book Code: GR3525
ISBN: 0-313-33525-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33525-9
216 pages, 1 map
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2005
List Price: $46.95 (UK Sterling Price: £26.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [T]his is a most important and readable text for consultation on historical matters dealing with Venezuela.
    —Reference Reviews     June 2006
  • 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.
    —Midwest Book Review/MBR Bookwatch and California Bookwatch     January 2006 and 2007
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.
LC Card Number: 2005018566
LCC Class: F2321
Dewey Class: 987
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