Eine kleine Geschichte Argentiniens

200 years ago Argentina fought for its independence from Spain. Since then, the country, which has produced writers like Borges, tango singers like Carlos Gardel and icons like Evita Perón, has had a chequered history: Brutal dictatorships followed populist governments, and the economic crisis of 2001 meant the loss of all their possessions for large sections of the population. In addition, cultural life is flourishing, especially in the capital Buenos Aires, which boasts numerous bookshops, theatres and cinemas. This volume deals with the political, social and cultural developments in Argentina, from the colonial period, through independence, to the challenges the country faces today.