Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent
A book by Eduardo Galeano
A brief review here:
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.
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It's the famous book that Chavez offered to President Obama...
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However, if it a history of Latin America you are seeking, you need to go to Tulio Halperin Donghi.
ReplyDeleteVery sad. The same predictable route.
ReplyDeleteLast week he moved to further clip the wings of private media. A draft law was unveiled which threatens to jail journalists and broadcasters who "harm the interests of the state", "cause panic" or "disturb social peace". Some 34 radio stations had their licences revoked, the first of 240 which have been targeted, allegedly over irregular paperwork.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/04/venezuela-tv-station-armed-raid
I heard Mr Galeano interviewed on NPR last week. Wonderful voice, almost a poetic way of speaking.
ReplyDeleteThe people's friend, Hugo. Very sad, but is anyone really surprised?
Last week he moved to further clip the wings of private media. A draft law was unveiled which threatens to jail journalists and broadcasters who "harm the interests of the state", "cause panic" or "disturb social peace". Some 34 radio stations had their licences revoked, the first of 240 which have been targeted, allegedly over irregular paperwork. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/aug/04/venezuela-tv-station-armed-raid