Rafael Carrera and the Emergence of the Republic of Guatemala, 1821-1871

Author/Contributor(s):	Woodward, Ralph Lee
Publisher:	University of Georgia Press
Date:	05/15/2008
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Rafael Carrera (1814-1865) ruled Guatemala from about 1839 until his death. Among Central America's many political strongmen, he is unrivaled in the length of his domination and the depth of his popularity. This "life and times" biography explains the political, social, economic, and cultural circumstances that facilitated his ascendancy.