Colombia: A Concise Contemporary History

Colombia is at a historic crossroads as its leaders implement peace accords that will end an undeclared but bitter civil war that has raged for more than half a century. Building a nation at peace will require the input and collaboration of both Colombians and the world community. Yet relatively little is known about Colombia in the United States and abroad.
This deeply informed and accessible book traces the history of Colombia thematically over the past two centuries. In twelve interlinke...