JULIA C. FREDERICK is Director of Latin American History at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Venezuela is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern NationS≪/b> series. With over thirty nation's histories in print, these books provide readers with a concise, up-to-date history of countries throughout the world. Reference features include a biographical section highlighting famous figures in Venezuelan history, a timeline of important historical events, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographical essay with suggestions for further reading.




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"Adding to Greenwood's Histories of the Modern NationS≪/b> series is the important History of Venezuela, a survey of the nation from its foundations as a Spanish colony for 300 years to its succession of military dictatorships to modern times. Students at the high school and college levels as well will find History of Venezuela an excellent overview that considers the entirety of the nation's history, economy, and political influences. Perfect as an introduction to the nation, and packed with facts useful for reports."

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