The aim is to explore how the state influenced military outcomes and historical narratives in nineteenth-century Latin America.
The analysis combines historical documentation with theoretical frameworks to examine state interactions with military events.
Focuses on specific case studies from Latin American history during the nineteenth century.
Demonstrates how state involvement shaped both victories and defeats in wars, impacting national identities.
Reveals the complexity of state power and its historical significance, offering a fresh perspective on Latin American conflicts.
Abstract
Bringing War Back In: Victory, Defeat, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Latin America was a pleasure to read. The book strikes a nuanced balance between theory and method, it’s historically rich...