Power in the Isthmus : a political history of modern Central America

In this book, the most comprehensive analysis of Central America ever to be published, James Dunkerley provides a detailed account of the history of Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica and a series of authoritative studies of their national political systems. Written in a fluent and accessible style, the text is supported by a wealth of charts and statistical data making Power in the Isthmus an essential work of reference. Frontmatter List of Maps (page viii) Abbreviations (page x) Preface (page xi) 1 The Formation of a Liberal Regime, 1820‐1910 (page 1) 2 The Oligarchy in Control, 1910‐30 (page 55) 3 The Rise of Modern Politics: Autocratic Retrenchment (page 85) 4 The Rise of Modern Politics: Crisis and Intervention (page 115) 5 Uneven Development, 1950‐80 (page 169) 6 The Nicaraguan Revolution: Origins (page 221) 7 The Nicaraguan Revolution: Sandinismo in Power (page 267) 8 El Salvador: The Long War (page 335) 9 Guatemala: Garrison State (page 425) 10 Honduras: The Limits of Sovereignty (page 517) 11 Costa Rica: Stability at a Price (page 589) Afterword (page 657) Select Bibliography (page 663) Index (page 679) The Formation Of A Liberal Regime, 1820-1910 -- The Oligarchy In Control, 1910-30 -- The Rise Of Modern Politics : Autocratic Retrenchment -- The Rise Of Modern Politics : Crisis And Intervention -- Uneven Development, 1950-80 -- The Nicaraguan Revolution : Origins -- The Nicaraguan Revolution : Sandinismo In Power -- El Salvador : The Long War -- Guatemala : Garrison State -- Honduras : The Limits Of Sovreignity -- Costa Rica : Stability At A Price. James Dunkerley. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 663-677. A comprehensive yet authoritative study of Central American politics