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Coffee and Power, Revolution and the Rise of Democracy in Central America
• Jeffery M. Paige
HISTORY •
1998 •
PAPER
• 448 PAGES
Panoramic in scope, this scholarly history examines the emerging democracies of Central America and especially the political impact on powerful families who control coffee production. The author combines exhaustive historical research, covering the last 30 years, with wide-ranging interviews.
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Looking for a Ship
• John McPhee
HISTORY •
1991 •
PAPER
In his signature style of exploring important but ignored subjects, John McPhee explores the dying industry of the Merchant Marine. Following a friend's voyage through the Panama Canal, McPhee tackles the subject with humor and clear prose, showing the forces which have forced the merchant marine into near-extinction.
(GEN133, $17.00) |
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