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Summary: A dichotomy that polarized Argentina ...
Review: In this concise but great book we see the genesis and evolution of what afterwards was known as "Peronism". Peronism changed Argentina politically, socially and (why not?) economically forever. That is the reason why you must understand it, if you want to understand Argentina. The author pays particular attention to the political system in 1943, and also to the transformation that was taking place in Argentina's society during that time. Halperin Donghi seeks the roots of Perón's movement, and manages to do so, or at the very least to offer some very plausible explanations. What is more, he shows us how Perón became president, and what he did during his terms as such. Tulio Halperin Donghi also allows us to comprehend the polarization that took place in Argentina, a polarization that became violent, and that permeated everything. The country ended up divided in two contrasting positions: peronists and no peronists. Some tried to end that dichotomy by force, and provoked the military coup d'état of 1955. They were wrong... The dichotomy wasn't solved: it was exacerbated. The bitterness between the two sectors didn't disappear: it increased noticeably. The author of "La democracia de masas" is a very competent historian, and that can be seen quite easily throughout the book. He is clear, but he doesn't oversimplify what he is studying by ignoring nuances. I also would like to highlight that this book has a distinctive characteristic that makes it noteworthy, when compared to other books on Argentinian History: it includes many photographs regarding the examined period. On the whole, I think that this book is great, and I recommend it either to those who are interested in Argentinian history, or to those who are learning Spanish and want to read a good book in that language that teaches them something interesting. Enjoy it !!!. Belen Alcat
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Summary: A dichotomy that polarized Argentina ...
Review: In this concise but great book we see the genesis and evolution of what afterwards was known as "Peronism". Peronism changed Argentina politically, socially and (why not?) economically forever. That is the reason why you must understand it, if you want to understand Argentina.
The author pays particular attention to the political system in 1943, and also to the transformation that was taking place in Argentina?s society during that time. Halperin Donghi seeks the roots of Peron?s movement, and manages to do so, or at the very least to offer some very plausible explanations. What is more, he shows us how Peron became president, and what he did during his terms as such.
Tulio Halperin Donghi also allows us to comprehend the polarization that took place in Argentina, a polarization that became violent, and that permeated everything. The country ended up divided in two contrasting positions: peronists and no peronists. Some tried to end that dichotomy by force, and provoked the military coup d'etat of 1955. They were wrong... The dichotomy was not solved: it was exacerbated. The bitterness between the two sectors didn?t disappear: it increased noticeably.
The author of "La democracia de masas" is a very competent historian, and that can be seen quite easily throughout the book. He is clear, but he doesn?t oversimplify what he is studying by ignoring nuances. I also would like to highlight that this book has a distinctive characteristic that makes it noteworthy, when compared to other books on Argentinian History: it includes many photographs regarding the examined period.
On the whole, I think that this book is great, and I recommend it either to those who are interested in Argentinian history, or to those who are learning Spanish and want to read a good book in that language that teaches them something interesting. Enjoy it !!!.
Belen Alcat
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