Bolivar: American Liberator

Bolivar: American Liberator

Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear. The pages are clean with no marks.

This remarkable biography, hailed by Walter Isaacson as a work of masterful historical research, presents the extraordinary life of Simón Bolívar, the renowned South American general and statesman. Known as "El Libertador," Bolívar played a pivotal role in liberating six countries from Spanish colonial rule and remains a revered figure in South America to this day. His journey spanned the treacherous terrain of the Amazon jungles to the majestic Andes mountains, where he tirelessly fought battles and forged fragile alliances among diverse factions and ethnicities. Bolívar's life was filled with epic heroism, tragic loss (including the untimely death of his wife), and legendary episodes (such as his miraculous escape from an assassination attempt orchestrated by one of his mistresses). In her sweeping biography, Marie Arana skillfully draws upon a wealth of primary sources to vividly depict the early nineteenth-century South America that shaped Bolívar into the fearless general, strategic genius, diplomatic adept, unwavering abolitionist, accomplished writer, and flawed politician that he became. Bolívar not only offers readers an enthralling account of a remarkable life in all its grandeur, but also serves as a resounding testament to the essence of South American identity. Seamlessly blending history and passion, Arana's magnum opus is a indispensable portrayal of what it truly means to be South American.

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