Between Legitimacy and Violence: A History of Colombia, 1875-2002. MARCO PALACIOS, Translated by Richard Stoller. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2006.

Resumen

Marco Palacios' account of Colombian history is a must-read for historians, economists, political scientists, and geographers. It is an intricately woven story that highlights the complexities of Colombian history. Palacios discusses each topic in the context of economy, culture, art, literature, physical and human geography, and the political/legal situation. A rich interpretation of Colombian history is presented with the expressed intent of revealing how the past affects current thinking and events.