A collection of scholarly articles about Nicaragua's recent history, with an emphasis on the impact of U.S. policy on the country's politics and people. The book covers the end of the Somoza dynasty; the rise of the Sandinistas; the Contra War; and the aftermath of the elections of 1989, which saw Violeta Chamorro come to power at the head of multi-party anti-Sandinista alliance. A very good introduction to recent Nicaraguan history, and a valuable resource for students and scholars.

Order this book!