Libros de Victor Paz Otero (2 libros)

An unprecedented and thoughtful account of the influence of four of the most important leaders of the Colombian state of Cauca and the effect they had on the country during the 19th century, this book combines historical fact and literary license to portray the Colombian War of Independence from a unique angle. Although the central focus of the novel is not slavery, it does present a very real moral conflict. Otero’s fluid and insightful writing style converts historical figures into three-dimensional characters and lays bare rarely explored depths of human consciousness and sensitivity. Un ...

Based on historical research, this well-documented study examines the role that Francisco de Paula Santander played in promoting democracy and liberal ideas in the uncertain republic of Colombia. Full of drama and scandal, this informative work focuses on the years 1810 through 1819—a controversial period in the history of Latin American independence—and paints Santander in a new light, showing the sinister tendencies of a man who is often depicted as a national hero. Basado en investigaciones históricas, este estudio bien documentado examina el papel que desempeñó Francisco de Paula...