02697cam a22003613u 4500 48856 UtSlPG 20260610134125.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02010945 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2201 Mitre, Bartolomé, 1821-1906 Historia de San Martín y de la emancipación sudamericana. English The Emancipation of South America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-02 Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Emancipation of South America" by Bartolomé Mitre is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a biography of General José de San Martin while simultaneously chronicling the events surrounding the emancipation of several South American nations from Spanish rule. It explores the complex political landscape and pivotal moments that catalyzed the region's fight for independence, emphasizing the interconnected roles of both San Martin and Simón Bolívar in this transformative era. At the start of the book, the translator's preface outlines its dual focus on both San Martin's life and the broader history of South American liberation. The prologue emphasizes the importance of understanding how the Argentine revolution served as a catalyst for emancipatory movements across the continent. It describes the revolutionary fervor ignited in 1809, leading to a widespread insurrection against colonial rule that culminated in the establishment of new republics. The opening portion highlights the foundational role of San Martin, detailing his early life, military career in Europe, and the burgeoning revolutionary spirit that would guide him toward becoming one of the continent's key figures in the quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Argentina -- History -- War of Independence, 1810-1817 South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830 San Martín, José de, 1778-1850 Pilling, William, 1834- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48856 89694 89694