Life in the Argentine Republic In the Days of the Tyrants - Sarmiento, Domingo F.
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The Hafner Library of Classics brings new understanding and modern interpretation to B.F. Sarmiento's most notable piece of writing. The Hafner Library of Classics offers a refreshing approach to the study of major Western philosophers through introductory essays by noted scholars that work to enliven the discussion of the human side of great thinkers. This edition of Life in Argentine Republic in the Days of the Tyrants includes a biographical sketch of the author by Mrs. Horace Man.

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The Hafner Library of Classics brings new understanding and modern interpretation to B.F. Sarmiento's most notable piece of writing. The Hafner Library of Classics offers a refreshing approach to the study of major Western philosophers through introductory essays by noted scholars that work to enliven the discussion of the human side of great thinkers. This edition of Life in Argentine Republic in the Days of the Tyrants includes a biographical sketch of the author by Mrs. Horace Man.
Autorenporträt
1811-1888, Argentine statesman, educator, and author, president of the republic (1868-74). An opponent of Juan Manuel de Rosas, I have spent years of exile in Chile, becoming known as a journalist and an educational reformer. He toured Europe and North America and was impressed by the school system and the political organization of the United States, an experience that marked his future life as a politician and statesman. He helped Urquiza to overthrow Rosas in 1852 and became active in politics. In Oct., 1868, I succeeded Bartolomé Miter as president. His administration was marked by the conclusion of the War of the Triple Alliance against Paraguay, by material progress, and, especially, by the organization of schools and the reform of educational methods. Sarmiento was succeeded by Nicolás Avellaneda. His essays on education and politics, historical studies, and critical works are distinguished by crisp style. Best known is Facundo, o Civilización i * barbarie (1845; tr. Life in the Argentine Republic in the Days of the Tyrants, nominally a biography of Juan Facundo Quiroga, but actually an in-depth study of caudillismo, personalism in politics.