02731cam a22003253u 4500 9890 UtSlPG 20260610133237.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG es iso639-1 F2201 Campano, Lorenzo Biografia del libertador Simon Bolívar, ó La independencia de la América del sud : Reseña histórico-biográfica Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-02-01 Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Virginia Paque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Biografia del libertador Simon Bolívar, ó La independencia de la América del Sud" by L. C. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and achievements of Simón Bolívar, the key figure in the independence movements across South America against Spanish colonial rule. It provides a detailed examination of both Bolívar's character and the broader historical context of the struggle for independence. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Bolívar as a tall, somewhat thin general with a strong presence, juxtaposing his noble traits with indications of his complex personality affected by adulation and arrogance. The opening section sets the stage by discussing the significant factors that incited the South American revolutions, highlighting the arrival of several political prisoners who were pivotal in igniting revolutionary sentiments. It mentions early conspiratorial movements and the Spanish colonial authorities' responses, which only fueled the desire for independence among the Venezuelan populace. The groundwork for Bolívar's eventual rise as the "Liberator" is laid, illustrating how his education and encounters in Europe shaped his revolutionary ideology. The prologue emphasizes the enormity of writing about such a celebrated figure who was both a hero and a controversial character in the eyes of his contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bolívar, Simón, 1783-1830 South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830 Heads of state -- South America -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9890 51511 51511