The History of El Salvador (The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations)

Plagued by political instability, economic hardships, and massacres of innocent men, women, and children, El Salvador has fought for freedom throughout the centuries. No other reference source captures the suffering and adversities this ever-evolving country has faced. El Salvador's tumultuous history and recent past are clearly documented in this comprehensive volume, filling a void on high school and public library shelves. This work offers the most current coverage on this tiny Latin American nation's struggles, covering from the pre-Columbian era to economics and politics in the 21st Century. Complete with interviews and accounts from former rebels and guerillas and other victims of the country's struggle for freedom, this volume highlights a unique account of El Salvador's past-the viewpoints from the civilians who lived through it. Students will find The History of El Salvador to be an invaluable source for social studies, history, current events, and political science classes. El Salvador today Pre-Columbian El Salvador The Colonial Period, 1524-1821 The struggle for the nation, 1821-1871 1871-1932 La matanza and beyond, 1932-1972 Reconstruction, 1992-2008. Profiles El Salvador's turbulent struggle for political, economic, and civil stability.