Safford, Frank Robinson, 1935-

Colombia : fragmented land, divided society / Frank Safford, Marco Palacios. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2002. - xi, 404 p. : maps ; 25 cm. - Latin American histories .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-385) and index.

Stretching back to pre-Columbian times, this book offers a survey of Colombia's history and politics. The book emphasizes the role of geography in shaping modern Colombia, and explores the factors which have led to the country's economic troubles.

0195143124 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780195143126 (cloth : alk. paper) 019504617X (paper) 9780195046175 (paper)


Political violence--History--Colombia--20th century.
Violencia política --Historia--Colombia --Siglo XX


Colombia--History.
Colombia--Historia

105 F 2271 / S128c 2002

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