Uruguay: The History of South America's Most Successful Country - Paperback

by Peter V. N. Henderson (Author)

This book illuminates the broad sweep of Uruguay's political, economic, and social history from colonial times to the twenty-first century within a transnational context. It dives into the country's unique story-its broad democracy, balanced economy, and generous social legislation--resulting in its reputation as "the Switzerland of South America."

Author Biography

Peter V.N. Henderson is professor emeritus at Winona State University. His books include The Course of Andean History, Gabriel García Moreno and Conservative State Formation, In the Absence of Don Porfirio, Féix Díaz and the Mexican Revolution, and with Viriginia Garrard and Bryan McCann, Latin America in the Modern World.