Bolivar.

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Summary: One of the best biographies of El Libertador, Simon Bolivar.
Review: Salvador de Madariaga's book, originally publised in 1952, is still hands down one the best and most comprehensive biographies of one of Latin America's greatest men. De Madariaga not only gives us the typical detailed biography of Simon Bolivar, the man, but also delves into the psychological forces that drove his character. The text is filled with commentaries by Bolivar's contemoraries as well as sections of the Libertador's own writings and speeches. Any serious student of Latin American history should consider reading this text as a background not only to Simon Bolivar, but also to the driving forces of the mestizo culture in the 19th century