Matanza - Softcover

Anderson (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1880684047 ISBN 13: 9781880684047

Publisher: Northwestern University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This authoritative account of the matanza narrates the circumstances leading up to the 1932 communist revolt in El Salvador, a pivotal event in Central American history. It investigates the proximate and underlying causes of the conflict and follows the progression of the rebellion and subsequent slaughter (matanza) of thousands of peasants, even those merely suspected of participating in the uprising. It provides a vivid, detailed chronicle of the revolt in various Salvadoran towns as well as the social aspects, battles, military engagements, and innumerable casualties.

In light of the scarcity of first-hand information and primary sources, Anderson makes remarkable use of interviews and oral histories to develop this invaluable and searing record of injustice.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Thomas Anderson is the author of several books and articles, including War of the Dispossessed and Politics in Central America. An Emeritus Professor of History at Eastern Connecticut State University until his retirement in 1994, Anderson also has acted as a consultant to the State Department and Congressional Committees.

Edition details

• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1880684047
• ISBN 13: 9781880684047
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 303