La historia del Vaupés desde esta orilla

Ochenta años después de la formación de las Brigadas Internacionales, este libro sintetiza su historia y permite comprender por qué la guerra civil española avivó la solidaridad internacional y atrajo a brigadistas británicos, norteamericanos, franceses, etc. Y es que, como afirma Jaume Claret, “para toda una generación de jóvenes y no tan jóvenes de todo el mundo, aquella guerra fue también su guerra”. A través de rigurosos datos, hechos y experiencias de aquella lucha contra el fascismo, el autor refleja el significado que tuvieron y que hace que en la actualidad sigan...

Elizabeth, New Jersey, the first state capital and the birthplace of Princeton University, was founded in 1665. This illustrious city was extremely influential during the Revolutionary and Colonial periods, and was home to numerous distinguished political and military figures. Over time, Elizabeth developed into an important industrial and economic center, welcoming the Singer Manufacturing Company in 1873 and becoming a recognized leader in automobile manufacturing long before Detroit. The culturally diverse city came to serve also as a crossroads for many commuting to jobs in Newark and in...

As Mexico faces the trials of economic growth and development, the country must overcome some tough historical challenges and rethink its own image. Are we really the “country in permanent crisis” we seem to think we are? Or have we evolved? In these pages, the authors examine the main aspects that define a developing modern society: education, security, employment, legality, the relationship between the ruling class and civil society, etc., and they point out specific areas where change is possible. Regreso al futuro constitutes an essential reflection on the power of a country on the...

Este atlas para niños incluye mapas satelitales, fotografías y diagramas que nos permiten ver estado por estado un México diferente.