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A clear-eyed, haunting story of an ordinary woman struggling to survive captivity, and its aftermath, in the volatile world of 1970s Argentina “Infused with the intensity of a thriller and with such poetic force, The Call is a masterclass. A hundred years from now, we’ll still be talking...

A shocking exposé of the dirty trade of gold and how it is pushing the world’s biggest rainforest to the brink of collapse. Gold has a powerful hold over our civilization. The precious metal first attracted the Spanish conquistadors to the new world. For the Incas, only royalty could wear...

A dramatic tale of explorers of the 1930s racing to find and harvest a poisonous Amazon vine, and how their work plundered local tribes and spurred the invention of new medicines. In the fall of 1938, a young, frail American explorer set off down a river in the western Amazon in search of curare...

Expert journalist and editor-in-chief of Caracas Chronicles Rafael Osío Cabrices offers a riveting, rigorous, and deeply personal account of the modern history of his country, from the rise of Chávez and the slow erosion of democracy, to the U.S. invasion and capture of Maduro. In this...

In this compelling history, Peter Chapman shows how the United Fruit Company took bananas from the jungles of Costa Rica to the halls of power in Washington, D. C., with not just clever marketing, but covert CIA operations, bloody coups, and brutalized workforces. And how along the way they...

En 2022 publiqué Los días de la Revolución, buscando indagar en la etapa revolucionaria del Río de la Plata a principios del siglo XIX. El arco temporal de este libro recorre el lapso comprendido entre dos batallas: la de Cepeda en 1820 y la de Caseros en 1852. En ambas ocasiones se derrumban grandes estructuras políticas: el Directorio y la Liga de los Pueblos Libres en Cepeda y la Confederación Argentina liderada por la Buenos Aires de Juan Manuel de Rosas en Caseros.

A new history of the Renaissance's greatest feat of exploration: Sir Walter Ralegh's search for the legendary city of El Dorado, by New York Times bestselling author David Gibbins. In 1594, English adventurer Sir Walter Ralegh heard the story of a lost city in South America from a Spanish...

Uncover the turbulent history of indigenous rebellion and Andean empires in this epic journey across South America. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative transports you from windswept altiplanos to dense lowland forests. Witness how a rugged, landlocked territory became a...

Uncover the tragic economic collapse of a global powerhouse in this gripping, educational history of a fallen nation. Perfect for a focused commute, this cautionary tale reveals how extreme wealth and unchecked ambition transformed a thriving frontier into a landscape of relentless crisis...

Uncover Latin American history through a gripping chronicle of colonial conquests, civil war, and the fight for peace. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative historical journey reveals how geographic divides and endless natural resources shaped an entire nation. Discover a profound...

Uncover the turbulent urban history of a restless Pacific capital, from Spanish colonial conquest to modern megacity. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid narrative transforms historical archives into an immersive journey through centuries of imperial designs, military coups, and sweeping...

Journey through a sweeping Latin American history where the pursuit of mythical gold forged a nation's complex destiny. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travels, this immersive narrative transforms a legendary treasure hunt into a real-world saga of conquest and cultural rebirth...

Explore the epic Latin American history of a remote colonial outpost transforming into a global geopolitical powerhouse. Perfect for a reflective morning commute or focused study session, this engaging narrative chronicles the dramatic clash and fusion of Indigenous, European, and African worlds...

Experience the dramatic rise, brutal collapse, and fierce rebirth of democracy in this gripping Latin American history. Perfect for your morning commute, this intense historical narrative reveals how ordinary citizens fought to reclaim their freedom from oppressive regimes. Whether you are...

Trace the epic evolution of a sacred Andean wetland into a vibrant Latin American metropolis in this immersive history. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or an evening of armchair travel, this sweeping narrative explores the collision of Muisca society, Spanish colonialism, and relentless...

Experience the turbulent Latin American history of a fragile colonial outpost that fought to become a global metropolis. Perfect for an educational commute or travel preparation, this gripping historical narrative sweeps across the bloody battlegrounds of independence and the sprawling docks of...

Uncover engaging Latin American history where centuries of conquest and relentless revolution forged a vibrant nation. Whether you need a thought-provoking companion for your morning commute or simply desire a deep dive into world history, this sweeping narrative captures the dramatic...

Dive into a dramatic Latin American revolution, tracing a turbulent struggle from colonial rule to independence. Before the Spanish conquest, diverse Indigenous societies thrived in a vibrant Caribbean outpost that eventually transformed into a strategic center of empire. Witness this ultimate...

Uncover the turbulent South American history of a rugged land whose buried silver fueled a global empire. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive historical narrative transports you to the extreme altitudes of the Andes. Experience the clash between indigenous resilience and colonial...

Journey through dramatic Latin American history where fierce independence clashes with the ruthless pursuit of wealth. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative shatters exotic stereotypes to reveal a deeply resilient society. Experience the intense human struggles that shaped a...