- Hardcover: 520 pages
- Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (July 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0803247869
- ISBN-13: 978-0803247864
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 16.3 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"Whigham deserves praise for his exhaustive archival research in several countries, lucid prose, and constant concern that readers understand the context of his narrative analysis. . . . The University of Nebraska Press, long committed to publishing important works in Latin American studies, should be commended for taking on this project and producing such a handsome, hardbound volume."?Choice (Choice )
"Whigham's contribution is a detailed narrative that reveals a Lopez whose strategic and geopolitical instincts were sound but whose arrogance undercut his ability to lead. The description of the geographic setting and the vivid thumbnail sketches of many of the officers further elevate the account beyond that of one man's blindness. The reader understands the full history of a tragic war, lengthened because of incompetence and errors on all sides."?Judith Ewell, Journal of Military History (Judith Ewell Journal of Military History )
"The longest and fullest ever written, destined to remain a standard text for decades. The author displays great command of his multiple sources."?David Rock, The Historian (David Rock The Historian )
"Whigham has produced a magnificent book. . . . A powerful and lucid narrative of the war's developments, with all its complexities: its military manoeuvres, internal politics and diplomatic exchanges, and its horrors and cruelties on the battlefield."?Eduardo Posada-Carbo, The International History Review (Eduardo Posada-Carbo The International History Review )
?Thomas Whigham?s new history is greatly to be welcomed.??Charles J. Esdaile, Hispanic American Historical Review (Charles J. Esdaile Hispanic American Historical Review )
"Whigham's contribution is a detailed narrative that reveals a Lopez whose strategic and geopolitical instincts were sound but whose arrogance undercut his ability to lead. The description of the geographic setting and the vivid thumbnail sketches of many of the officers further elevate the account beyond that of one man's blindness. The reader understands the full history of a tragic war, lengthened because of incompetence and errors on all sides."?Judith Ewell, Journal of Military History (Judith Ewell Journal of Military History )
"The longest and fullest ever written, destined to remain a standard text for decades. The author displays great command of his multiple sources."?David Rock, The Historian (David Rock The Historian )
"Whigham has produced a magnificent book. . . . A powerful and lucid narrative of the war's developments, with all its complexities: its military manoeuvres, internal politics and diplomatic exchanges, and its horrors and cruelties on the battlefield."?Eduardo Posada-Carbo, The International History Review (Eduardo Posada-Carbo The International History Review )
?Thomas Whigham?s new history is greatly to be welcomed.??Charles J. Esdaile, Hispanic American Historical Review (Charles J. Esdaile Hispanic American Historical Review )
Book Description
The Paraguayan War (1864–70) was the deadliest and most extensive interstate war ever fought in Latin America. The conflict involving Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil killed hundreds of thousands of people and had dire consequences for the Paraguayan dictator Francisco Solano López and his nation. Though the Paraguayan War stirs the same emotions in South Americans as does the Civil War in the United States, there have been few significant investigations of the war available in English.
In this first of two volumes, Thomas L. Whigham provides an engrossing and comprehensive account of the war's origins and early campaigns, and he guides the reader through the complexities of South American nationalism, military development, and political intrigue. Whigham portrays the conflict as bloody and inexcusable, though it paved the way for more modern societies in the continent. The Paraguayan War fills an important gap in our understanding of Latin American history.
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This review is from: The Paraguayan War, Volume 1: Causes and Early Conduct (Hardcover)
The Paraguayan war which lasted from 1864-70 was one of the bloodiest wars in Latin American history. More then 70% of the men of Paraguay perished in a terrible war that destroyed the country to such an extent that it has not recovered to this day. The Paraguayan was launched due to political machinations involving a civil war in Uruguay and this wonderful book delves into the root causes and opening campaigns. This is simply a must read and a needed contribution to a period of history that has been totally neglected by historians. Any student of Ltin American history will be happy with this work. Seth J. Frantzman
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Excellent book on S. America's bloodiest war,
By "albertce" (Clearfield, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Paraguayan War, Volume 1: Causes and Early Conduct (Hardcover)
One of Latin America's bloodiest wars is the subject of this book. For most, the war is either obscure or unknown, which makes it a great buy for those who like to read about little known wars. As a student of South American history, I found the book very detailed in covering the early history of the region and the events that lead to the conflict. And, his coverage of the early military campaigns is excellent. I've read Kolinski's "Independence or Death", which is good for starters, but Whigham's book answered all the questions I had after reading Kolinski's work. The author's chapters on the Mato Grasso Campaign and the Battle of Riachuelo were of particular interest to me. As with the previous reviewer an appendix with orders-of-battle would be nice,and that is my only complaint. The maps help for those not familiar with the area. I highly recommend this book for those either interested in a little known war or for those who want the best English language book on the subject. I anxiously await volume 2.
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Enlightening study on a rather obscure subject,
By Olivier Clementin (Paris France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Paraguayan War, Volume 1: Causes and Early Conduct (Hardcover)
This history of the Paraguayan War is probably the only one available in English, and it reads very well. It starts with an in-depth analysis of the political background starting with the Spanish/Portuguese colonization and how it led to the formation of the different South American nations, which I found very interesting. The author obviously knows the history of the area very well and has conducted research in all involved countries. This volume ends on December 31, 1865, with the withdrawal of the Paraguayans from Argentinian territory.Be aware that this book is not a military history: I found the military study a bit disappointing, and it was difficult to keep track of the size of the armies and navies involved. There is not much on armament, tactics, organization or equipment. It would have been nice to have an Order of Battle for the Paraguayan and Brazilian armies in particular. I understand from the author that this could appear in the second volume (to be published in a few years).
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