Historical Dictionary of Paraguay (Historical Dictionaries of the Americas)

Land-locked Paraguay is one of the smaller nations of Latin America, whose global image is now changing very rapidly. In the process, the tired stereotype of a “forgotten” country comprising only military dictators, Nazis, and steam trains is being rapidly discarded. Indeed Paraguay is now no longer off the map and its unique history is attracting growing interest. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Paraguay covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Paraguay. Landlocked Paraguay Is One Of The Smaller Nations Of Latin America, And Its Global Image Is Now Changing Rapidly. In The Process, The Tired Stereotype Of A Forgotten Country Comprising Only Military Dictators, Nazis, And Steam Trains Is Being Rapidly Discarded. No Longer Off The Map, Paraguay's Unique History Is Attracting Growing Interest. This Third Edition Of Historical Dictionary Of Paraguay Contains A Chronology, An Introduction, Appendixes, And An Extensive Bibliography. The Dictionary Section As More Than 1000 Cross-referenced Entries On Important Personalities, As Well As Aspects Of The Country's Politics, Economy, Foreign Relations, Religion, And Culture. This Book Is An Excellent Reference For Students, Researchers, And Anyone Wanting To Know More About Paraguay--back Cover. Maps -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The Dictionary -- Appendix 1 : Colonial Governors Of Paraguay -- Appendix 2 : Presidents Of Paraguay -- Appendix 3 : Mayors Of Asunción -- Appendix 4 : United States Ambassadors To Paraguay -- Appendix 5 : Place Name Changes -- Bibliography. R. Andrew Nickson. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 647-712). Contents Editor’s Foreword Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N Ñ O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Appendix 1: Colonial Governors of Paraguay Appendix 2: Presidents of Paraguay Appendix 3: Mayors of Asunción Appendix 4: United States Ambassadors to Paraguay Appendix 5: Place Name Changes Bibliography About the Author