The Rough Guide to Chile is the definitive guide to this fascinating country, with in-depth coverage of everywhere from the parched Atacama Desert to the quirky, coastal town of Valparaíso. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you make the most of Chile's breathtaking geographical extremes whether you want to hike in the magnificent Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, explore bleached-white Andean salt flats, climb lofty volcanoes, or hit the country's world-class ski slopes. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you plan to stay in a boutique lodge, sip your way along a wine route, or feast on curanto, Chiloé's delicious signature dish. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Chile.
A Short History of Chile
Discusses the traditions, culture, religion, media, literature, and arts of Chile.
Explains how Pinochet took advantage of a stunted Chilean economy and how he used the backing of U.S. anti-communism to transform Chile into a brutal dictatorship
Features more than 3,000 dictionary entries covering history, politics, geography, economics, the environment, culture, and a myriad other topics that include writers, artists, playwrights, and important figures, many of which were not ...
This book makes a poignant and compelling contribution to the study of traumatic memory in Latin America."—Marita Sturken, Professor of Media, Culture and Communication studies, New York University "Where Memory Dwells offers an immensely ...
A History of Chile
For example, if talking about Carmen, a friend who is not present, you would say: “La Carmen vendrá mañana”, as opposed to just “Carmen vendrá mañana”. (Carmen will come tomorrow.) When listing people as part of an informal conversation ...
Chile is only just now recovering from decades of political instability and government abuses, and this volume provides a thorough look back, and an informed vision of the future.
This accessible chapter book, ideal for students and general readers alike, examines the political, social, and cultural history of Chile.
Isabel Allende's first memory of Chile is of a house she never knew. The "large old house" on the Calle Cueto, where her mother was born and which her grandfather...