Open Veins of Latin America
Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent
Eduardo Galeano
The book provides a historical analysis of the exploitation and social injustices endured by Latin America from the colonial period through the 20th century, focusing on the impact of foreign economic interests and political interventions. It delves into the extraction of the region's resources, the exploitation of its people, and the resulting social and economic disparities that have shaped Latin American history.
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