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March 11, 2009
Simon Bolivar, Redux
Okay, I'm sold.
The three-week study of Simon Bolivar is, in reality, an excuse to jump into the study of South America for a few weeks. We can do that.
I broke down and bought the main recommended text:
I highly recommend this book. It covers the history of each country in South America in a style that is easily readable, but not condescending. It includes information about local flora and fauna, and resources. It does not shy away from discussing the drug trade. I'm glad I bought it, as the library system simply has nothing comparable.
And South America is fun, and interesting. So we will, after all, follow the progam.
Posted by lynx at March 11, 2009 8:18 PM
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Depending on how much you want to branch off into Internet resources, here are some fascinating areas to delve into (in LA history):
Socialism (Allende, Chavez, etc.), the Monroe Doctrine, the Catholic church and liberation theology, the CIA, the arts
Posted by: geek at March 11, 2009 10:47 PM
*sigh* You hardly ever blog, but when you do, money leaves my wallet. Off to go check out the book...
Posted by: KathyJo at March 19, 2009 2:37 PM