Enigmas de la Historia

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An expansive tribute to the life and achievements of this internationally renowned Turkish scholar and culturalist Cultural Horizons recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Talat Sait Halman throughout his multifaceted career as Turkey's Minister of Culture, Ambassador for Cultural Affairs, professor, poet, translator, literary author and critic, newspaper columnist, and public speaker. Seventy-two distinguished scholars, journalists, translators, and creative writers from around the world have written for this work. Contributions include poetry, essays, a play, and articles.

Esta singular crónica íntima de nuestra historia evidencia cómo cada prócer de la Independencia tuvo su estilo. O’Higgins era propenso a la intriga, Carrera un narcisista impetuoso y Manuel Rodríguez un espíritu desbocado, el idólatra habitual de la acción clandestina. Lo sorprendente es que ese estilo de cada cual se correspondía con su propia estrategia entre las sábanas: O’Higgins mantuvo oculta a su amante durante años y Carrera fue sorprendido más de una vez en casas y camas ajenas. Rodríguez, por su parte, era asiduo a la parranda y el trasnoche “depravado”, según...

Ficción y realidad de un sistema político - El marco de referencia : la constitución - Los actores políticos del porfiriato - Vínculos y solidaridades - Pueblo moderno y sociedad tradicional - El consenso - La conmociones de la paz (1876-1911) - El destino contrapuesto de las comunidades campesinas - Un país en transición - Las mutaciones culturales.