Bolivar: The Epic Life of the Man Who Liberated South America

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Simon Bolivar’s life makes for one of history’s most dramatic canvases, a narrative filled with adventure and disaster, victory and defeat. This is the story not just of a man but of the liberation of a continent. Drawing on a wealth of sources, Arana captures 19th-century South America and the tensions that helped make Simon Bolivar.

ISBN: 9781780226170 Author: Arana, Marie Publisher: Orion Publishing Co Publication Date: 12th June 2014 Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Cover: Paperback Dewey: 980.02092 (edition:23) Pages: 603 , 8 unnumbered of plates Language: English Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subjects: ,

The dramatic life of the revolutionary hero Bolivar, who liberated South America – a sweeping narrative worthy of a Hollywood epic.

Simón Bolivar’s life makes for one of history’s most dramatic canvases, a colossal narrative filled with adventure and disaster, victory and defeat. This is the story not just of an extraordinary man but of the liberation of a continent.

A larger-than-life figure from a tumultuous age, Bolìvar ignited a revolution, liberated six countries from Spanish rule and is revered as the great hero of South American history. In a sweeping narrative worthy of a Hollywood epic, BOLIVAR colourfully portrays this extraordinarily dramatic life. From his glorious battlefield victories to his legendary love affairs, Bolìvar emerges as a man of many facets: fearless and inspiring general, consummate diplomat, passionate abolitionist and gifted writer.

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