Simon Bolivar: A Story Of Courage

By Elizabeth Waugh

Book Overview

""Simon Bolivar: A Story of Courage"" by Elizabeth Waugh is a biography of the famous South American revolutionary leader who played a key role in the liberation of several Latin American countries from Spanish colonial rule. The book chronicles Bolivar's life from his birth in Venezuela in 1783 to his death in 1830, tracing his early years, education, travels, and political career. Waugh explores Bolivar's motivations, ideals, and struggles, highlighting his courage, determination, and vision in the face of formidable obstacles. The book also provides a vivid portrait of the historical context in which Bolivar lived, including the social, economic, and political conditions of colonial Latin America, the impact of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, and the complex relationships between European powers and their American colonies. Through engaging prose and meticulous research, Waugh presents a compelling and inspiring account of one of the most important figures in Latin American history, whose legacy continues to resonate today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432565575
• ISBN13: 9781432565572
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"