<p>Since the early 19th century, South America has witnessed a series of conflicts, some short &amp; small-scale, others long-lasting &amp; extensive. Battles have been fought over serious issues -- border disputes, trading disagreements &amp; oil wealth -- but also over such seemingly trivial matters as manure &amp; the result of a soccer match. The heyday of South American war-mongering was the 19th century, the period reconstructed here. Considers how Britain treated the continent as part of its empire with a policy of gunboat diplomacy. Analyzes how distant wars were viewed in Europe &amp; how they affected the people who actually fought them. Captures the imperial ambitions, belligerence &amp; incompetence of Victorian generals &amp; profiteers. Illustrations.</p>

Imperial Skirmishes: War and Gunboat Diplomacy in Latin America

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Yooll-Graham, Andrew

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Imperial Skirmishes: War and Gunboat Diplomacy in Latin America