Historical Dictionary of El Salvador

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El Salvador might be the smallest country in Central America by territory but it has had a significant impact on the region and played an important role in U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. The countrys history is intertwined with the struggles for self-determination and sovereignty both from Spanish colonial domination and after independence from the rule of foreign caudillos and its stronger neighbors, such as Mexico and Guatemala. The country had an important role in United States policies toward Latin America during the Cold War. The Historical Dictionary of El Salvador contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 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 El Salvador.

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There are few other reference sources that concentrate on this country. . . .Therefore this new publication with updated information is much appreciated. This book, in either the print or online editions, is suitable for the reference collections of academic and large public libraries, especially those with an interest in Latin America. * American Reference Books Annual *

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Orlando J. Prez is Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Before taking his current position he taught at Central Michigan University for 15 years, where he was chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of Cultural and Global Studies.