Los mitos de la historia argentina
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Los mitos de la historia argentina (in English, "The myths of Argentine History") is a series of books written by Felipe Pigna
, focused on the History of Argentina
. As of 2010 the series have four books, which span from the Spanish arrival to America up to the governments of Juan Domingo Perón.
and the revolution led by Túpac Amaru
. From those points it jumps to the British invasions of the Río de la Plata
, the May Revolution
, the counter-revolution led by Santiago de Liniers
, and chapters focused on Juan José Castelli
and Manuel Belgrano
. It ends with the Declaration of Independence of Argentina and the war of the Supreme Directors against Artigas. The success of the book led to the printing of an expanded edition.
The second book was written in 2005, and the first chapters are biographies of José de San Martín
, Hipólito Bouchard and Martín Miguel de Güemes
. The government of Bernardino Rivadavia
follows, and the biographies of Manuel Dorrego
and Juan Manuel de Rosas
. After it, it talks about the War of the Triple Alliance
, the governments of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
and Julio Argentino Roca
, the 1890 crisis, and ends with the massive immigrations and syndical riots that took place during the centennial of the May Revolution.
The third book starts to give a higher detailed coverage to a smaller time span, going across the first radical governments, the infamous decade and the 1943 Revolution.
The fourth book, the last one edited to date, is focused solely on the governments of Juan Domingo Perón and Eva Perón
.
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Felipe Pigna
Felipe Pigna, born in Mercedes, Buenos Aires, in 1959, is an Argentine historian and writer. He's currently among the best selling book authors from Argentina.- Biography :...
, focused on the History of Argentina
History of Argentina
The history of Argentina is divided by historians into four main parts: the pre-Columbian time, or early history , the colonial period , the independence wars and the early post-colonial period of the nation and the history of modern Argentina .The beginning of prehistory in the present territory of...
. As of 2010 the series have four books, which span from the Spanish arrival to America up to the governments of Juan Domingo Perón.
Summary
The first book was written in 2004. It starts with the Voyages of Christopher ColumbusVoyages of Christopher Columbus
In the early modern period, the voyages of Columbus initiated European exploration and colonization of the American continents, and are thus of great significance in world history. Christopher Columbus was a navigator and an admiral for Castile, a country that later founded modern Spain...
and the revolution led by Túpac Amaru
Túpac Amaru
Túpac Amaru, also called Thupa Amaro , was the last indigenous leader of the Inca state in Peru.-Accession:...
. From those points it jumps to the British invasions of the Río de la Plata
British invasions of the Río de la Plata
The British invasions of the Río de la Plata were a series of unsuccessful British attempts to seize control of the Spanish colonies located around the La Plata Basin in South America . The invasions took place between 1806 and 1807, as part of the Napoleonic Wars, when Spain was an ally of...
, the May Revolution
May Revolution
The May Revolution was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25, 1810, in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish colony that included roughly the territories of present-day Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay...
, the counter-revolution led by Santiago de Liniers
Santiago de Liniers
Jacques de Liniers was a French officer in the Spanish military service, and a viceroy of the Spanish colonies of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. He is more widely known by the Spanish form of his name, Santiago de Liniers...
, and chapters focused on Juan José Castelli
Juan José Castelli
Juan José Castelli was an Argentine lawyer. He was one of the leaders of the May Revolution, which started the Argentine War of Independence...
and Manuel Belgrano
Manuel Belgrano
Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano , usually referred to as Manuel Belgrano, was an Argentine economist, lawyer, politician, and military leader. He took part in the Argentine Wars of Independence and created the Flag of Argentina...
. It ends with the Declaration of Independence of Argentina and the war of the Supreme Directors against Artigas. The success of the book led to the printing of an expanded edition.
The second book was written in 2005, and the first chapters are biographies of José de San Martín
José de San Martín
José Francisco de San Martín, known simply as Don José de San Martín , was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain.Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes , he left his mother country at the...
, Hipólito Bouchard and Martín Miguel de Güemes
Martín Miguel de Güemes
Martín Miguel de Güemes was a military leader and popular caudillo who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the Argentine War of Independence.-Biography:...
. The government of Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino de la Trinidad Gónzalez Rivadavia y Rivadavia was the first president of Argentina, from February 8, 1826 to July 7, 1827 . He was a politician of the United Provinces of Río de la Plata, Argentina today...
follows, and the biographies of Manuel Dorrego
Manuel Dorrego
Manuel Dorrego was an Argentine statesman and soldier. He was governor of Buenos Aires in 1820, and then again from 1827 to 1828....
and Juan Manuel de Rosas
Juan Manuel de Rosas
Juan Manuel de Rosas , was an argentine militar and politician, who was elected governor of the province of Buenos Aires in 1829 to 1835, and then of the Argentine Confederation from 1835 until 1852...
. After it, it talks about the War of the Triple Alliance
War of the Triple Alliance
The Paraguayan War , also known as War of the Triple Alliance , was a military conflict in South America fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay...
, the governments of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was an Argentine activist, intellectual, writer, statesman and the seventh President of Argentina. His writing spanned a wide range of genres and topics, from journalism to autobiography, to political philosophy and history...
and Julio Argentino Roca
Julio Argentino Roca
Alejo Julio Argentino Roca Paz was an army general who served as President of Argentina from 12 October 1880 to 12 October 1886 and again from 12 October 1898 to 12 October 1904.-Upbringing and early career:...
, the 1890 crisis, and ends with the massive immigrations and syndical riots that took place during the centennial of the May Revolution.
The third book starts to give a higher detailed coverage to a smaller time span, going across the first radical governments, the infamous decade and the 1943 Revolution.
The fourth book, the last one edited to date, is focused solely on the governments of Juan Domingo Perón and Eva Perón
Eva Perón
María Eva Duarte de Perón was the second wife of President Juan Perón and served as the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. She is often referred to as simply Eva Perón, or by the affectionate Spanish language diminutive Evita.She was born in the village of Los Toldos in...
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Reception
As of 2006, the first book of the series was reprinted more than twenty times since its first edition in 2004, and it was among the best sold non-fiction books in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 editions of the Buenos Aires International Book FairBuenos Aires International Book Fair
The Buenos Aires International Book Fair is held every April in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is one of the top five book expos in the world, oriented to the literary community as well as to the general public.-Organization:The expo is organized by the Fundación El Libro, a non-profit established...
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