Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent

Discover the profound insights of 'Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent' by Eduardo Galeano. This essential read dives deep into the socio-economic fabric of Latin America, revealing the historical exploitation of natural resources such as gold, coffee, and copper. Galeano's masterful storytelling captivates readers with its compelling blend of historical scholarship and passionate narrative, making it a vital addition to any library focused on Latin American studies, political economy, and social justice. This book is more than just history; it's a vivid critique of colonialism and capitalism, tracing the impacts of exploitation from the Caribbean to the Rio Grande. With remarkable clarity and elegance, Galeano delivers a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by a plundered continent and its resilient people. Engage with this powerful testament to the past and present of Latin America, and understand how these stories resonate today. Ideal for historians, students, and anyone interested in the complexities of global economics. Additionally, this classic is honored with an inspiring introduction by Isabel Allende, enhancing its significance and accessibility for modern readers. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding or simply appreciate great literature, 'Open Veins of Latin America' is an unforgettable journey through history. Grab your copy today and explore the veins of a continent that continue to shape our world.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921640049
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 320


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'I cannot recomment this book highly enough. Galeano's vision is unswering, surgical and yet immensely generous and humane ... Eduardo Galeano ought to be a household name.' - Arundhati Roy

'The book flows with the grace of a tale; it is impossible to put down. His arguments, his rage, and his passion would be overwhelming if they were not expressed with such superb style, with such masterful timing and suspense.' - Isabel Allende

Since its US debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and cultural narrative of the highest quality, and perhaps the finest description of primitive capital accumulation since Marx.

Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organised the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Natural resources - such as gold, coffee, and copper - are the veins which he traces through the body of the entire continent, up to the Rio Grande and throughout the Caribbean, and all the way to their open ends where they empty into the coffers of wealth in the United States and Europe.

Weaving fact and imagery into a rich tapestry, Galeano fuses scientific analysis with the passions of a plundered and suffering people. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably.

This classic is now further honoured by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognised as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contr
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