--- product_id: 343965537 title: "History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present (South American Countries)" price: "97.91 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/343965537-history-of-argentina-a-captivating-guide-to-argentine-history-starting store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present (South American Countries) **Price:** 97.91 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present (South American Countries) - **How much does it cost?** 97.91 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/343965537-history-of-argentina-a-captivating-guide-to-argentine-history-starting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Did you know that as of 2018, Argentina has a literacy level of 99 percent? Are you curious to find out how it achieved this? Argentina has a long and complex history. For hundreds of years, Argentina was inhabited by hunter-gatherer groups. For the most part, these people groups got along well with each other. In time, the Inca Empire rose to prominence and took over the Argentinian communities one by one. The Spanish arrived about twenty years later, bringing a new wave of invasion to the native inhabitants. The people of Argentina wouldn’t declare their independence until 1816, and after that, they faced civil war after civil war. Although it might seem like Argentina’s history is only compromised of conquest and warfare, it is also filled with fascinating civilizations and influential figures, such as José de San Martín and the less-revered Juan Manuel de Rosas. Argentineans have a rich culture to this day, which only truly began to emerge on the international stage in the 19th century. While almost everyone knows that Argentina is located in South America, not everyone knows that Argentina’s successful May Revolution inspired other countries in Latin America to rebel. Many may have heard of Juan Perón and his wife, Eva, but not everyone knows about Perón’s third wife, Isabel, and her time as the president of Argentina. This book will take you on a brief journey of Argentina’s past, both its highs and its lows, as you discover a fuller picture of the beautiful nation of Argentina. In this book, you will learn about: The people groups who lived in the country before European colonization The Spanish conquistadors who made their mark on the country The May Revolution and Argentina’s struggle for independence The immigrants who made Argentina their home and pushed its economy and society to new heights The world wars and how Argentina strove to stay neutral Juan Perón’s time in office The “Dirty War” and the Falkland War Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the History of Argentina! Review: Thorough and enjoyable Argentinean history - Loved the organization and detail Lots of politics and divisiveness amongst this diverse population - extreme growing pains for this country like many other South American countries. Lots of good references for those who want to know more. History buffs will enjoy this read Review: Good but - Maybe it's just me but although I enjoyed reading this book it felt a little "unbalanced." It starts out very strong with the early history of the peoples that lived there. It flows smoothly into the age of the Inca, who seem to have only occupied a relatively small but heavily populated area. Then it moves into the Spanish colonization of the area. The next sections/chapters on the Spanish were interesting, the power struggles that took place among the Spanish colonizers seem to have imprinted themselves on the country/people and still last into modern times. Rightfully so, the Napoleonic era is discussed based on it's effects on the peoples of Argentina. Every time you read a Captivating History book about the "Americas" you see the effects of his reign on the entire western hemisphere, both directly and indirectly. In the case of Argentina, his overthrow of the Spanish royalty and imprisonment of the king set the stage of the future independence movement. The book spends a goodly amount of time and detail on the war for independence and the subsequent civil wars that spring up due to not only political differences but power struggles, egos and greed. As happens too often, power brokers feel if they can't win your hearts and minds they can at least control your physical form. One of the most infamous of these people was Juan Peron and his wife Evita. The book does a good job covering them but I felt it missed some of the greater importance of their support for the NAZI powers. From here the book felt rushed to me, like they were trying to cover the period of the 1970s until the present in an outline more than a concise history but maybe it's just me. Argentina's Dirty War of the 70s is reminiscent of the actions we saw/see in most communist or military dictatorships all over the world. Again, it's if I can't win you over to my way of thinking based on merit, I'll just control your life to make you conform. The impact of this period is still felt today. Many of the perpetrators are unpunished and there is still many missing persons. Starting around 1983 the country moved back toward normalization and a representative government. This is a good read with a lot of information on the early days of the country and the people but I felt the last 40 years, which are some of the most important, were perhaps too concise. I would recommend this book and you as the reader can decide. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #767,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Ancient Incan History #14 in Argentinian History | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 215 Reviews | ## Images ![History of Argentina: A Captivating Guide to Argentine History, Starting from the Pre-Columbian Period Through the Inca Empire and Spanish Colonization to the Present (South American Countries) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Npr79BlDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thorough and enjoyable Argentinean history *by M***N on May 25, 2024* Loved the organization and detail Lots of politics and divisiveness amongst this diverse population - extreme growing pains for this country like many other South American countries. Lots of good references for those who want to know more. History buffs will enjoy this read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but *by N***S on August 4, 2021* Maybe it's just me but although I enjoyed reading this book it felt a little "unbalanced." It starts out very strong with the early history of the peoples that lived there. It flows smoothly into the age of the Inca, who seem to have only occupied a relatively small but heavily populated area. Then it moves into the Spanish colonization of the area. The next sections/chapters on the Spanish were interesting, the power struggles that took place among the Spanish colonizers seem to have imprinted themselves on the country/people and still last into modern times. Rightfully so, the Napoleonic era is discussed based on it's effects on the peoples of Argentina. Every time you read a Captivating History book about the "Americas" you see the effects of his reign on the entire western hemisphere, both directly and indirectly. In the case of Argentina, his overthrow of the Spanish royalty and imprisonment of the king set the stage of the future independence movement. The book spends a goodly amount of time and detail on the war for independence and the subsequent civil wars that spring up due to not only political differences but power struggles, egos and greed. As happens too often, power brokers feel if they can't win your hearts and minds they can at least control your physical form. One of the most infamous of these people was Juan Peron and his wife Evita. The book does a good job covering them but I felt it missed some of the greater importance of their support for the NAZI powers. From here the book felt rushed to me, like they were trying to cover the period of the 1970s until the present in an outline more than a concise history but maybe it's just me. Argentina's Dirty War of the 70s is reminiscent of the actions we saw/see in most communist or military dictatorships all over the world. Again, it's if I can't win you over to my way of thinking based on merit, I'll just control your life to make you conform. The impact of this period is still felt today. Many of the perpetrators are unpunished and there is still many missing persons. Starting around 1983 the country moved back toward normalization and a representative government. This is a good read with a lot of information on the early days of the country and the people but I felt the last 40 years, which are some of the most important, were perhaps too concise. I would recommend this book and you as the reader can decide. ### ⭐⭐⭐ political history of Argentina *by A***R on August 16, 2024* Too much detail in the military leadership and actions in the fight for independence. Too little on industry, geography, culture and finance of the country. Nothing mentioned about Argentinian food or music. Nothing is told of the contribution of the waves of immigration. Overall this was a disappointment. I’ve read many books in this history series in preparation for travel and this has been a poor introduction to the country. The book could be summarized by saying Argentina has suffered war, destruction of native tribes and endless liberation and internal wars, insurrection and political chaos ever since. The reason why Argentina with all it’s resources has been a failure compared to The US and Canada is not addressed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/343965537-history-of-argentina-a-captivating-guide-to-argentine-history-starting](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/343965537-history-of-argentina-a-captivating-guide-to-argentine-history-starting) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*