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Politics are written with the blood of a nation, and nowhere is that more evident than in a country of great upheaval like Nicaragua during the 80s and the revolution-era, where starvation, poverty and regular burials at the cemetery were a way of life. This is the chilling tale of the atrocities that took place in Nicaragua over a span of a century — and the survival of its people throughout it all.

Refresh and try again. Review quote By the former New York Times Managua bureau chief, this is a well-written, information-rich survey of modern Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, the reverse was happening: Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of I could not recommend this book highly enough for those seeking to understand a little more about Nicaraguan history.

I was especially impressed with the balance of interviews and anecdotes between powerful political brohhers and everyday Nicaraguans, providing a multi-dimensional view of the Nicaraguan tragedy in the s.

Kinzer also discusses the impact of the Sandinista and Samoza policies on the people of Nicaragua and why Nicaragua continues to be a place of intrigue.

But in fact, no peasants would be actually receiving full title to any land that day. Everybody knew somebody that had read it and raved about it, but nobody knew where to get a copy. The writing is crisp, the action fast-paced, and Kinzer somehow manages to stay well-balanced despite the politically charged material.

In this book Stephen Kinzer covers life and politics in Nicaragua from right before the Somoza dictatorship was toppled, until the Sandinistas leaving power. Subscribe to receive information about forthcoming books, seasonal catalogs, and more, in newsletters tailored to your interests.

Edward Lear is an apt character to think about at Christmas-time. Will it go too easy on Reagan? The most challenging landmarks of all to locate were those that no longer existed. Everybody knew somebody that had read it and raved about it, but nobody knew where to get a copy.

Kinzer convoys an honest love for the country of Nicaragua, the good, bad, and the ugly. And quite a few of them are happy where they are, thank you very much. Looking for beautiful books? Apr 08, Elaine Burbank rated it really liked it. This is a book of the bblood quality about one of the most poorly understood countries in Latin America and U.

The country is beautiful, the people warm and rbothers. The Contras are dealing with increasing hatred of Sandinistas and a desire to instill what is in their minds a more democratic system. Widely considered the best-connected journalist in Central America, Kinzer personally met and interviewed people at every level of the Somoza, Sandinistas and contra hierarchies, as well as dissidents, heads of state, and countless ordinary citizens throughout the region.

I commend Kinzer for a generally neutral tone as he shares his love of Nicaragua, and his understanding of it, with us. Your Rating:. Your Comment:. Read Online Download. Eisenhower, John Foster Dulles category: history, biography, non fiction, politics, north american history, american history, war, spy thriller, espionage, biography memoir, literature, 20th century, the united states of america Formats: ePUB Android , audible mp3, audiobook and kindle.

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