(Paperback)

From the natural beauty of the Amazon River to the exciting resort city of Rio de Janeiro, from soccer champion Pel to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. This book provides a brief history of Brazil that focuses on both the politics and culture of the republic.

(Hardback)

Argentina once seemed to have the requirements for greatness, including an established middle class of professionals. Its failure raises the spectre that other middle-class societies could also fail. This book presents a portrait of Argentina that emphasizes the role of a destructive nationalism and corruption that turned citizens into clients.