Simon Bolivar
Subtitle: fighting for Latin American liberation
By: Barbara C. Cruz
Series: Rebels with a cause; Rebels with a cause
Publisher: Enslow Publishers
Published: 2018
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780766089525
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Heads of state; History
Description: Sim n Bol var was a revolutionary and a political leader whose courageous battles for Latin self-rule led to the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama as independent nations. Today, Bol var is known as a great hero, and his name graces many institutions and streets across Latin America. This text examines Bol var s life and influence using primary source documents, photographs, and an examination of the context in which Bol var fought for Latin American independence. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Love and loss; title: A Venezuelan childhood; title: Travels to Europe; title: Independence for Venezuela; title: The Second Republic; title: Presidente Bolivar; title: The passing of El Libertador; title: Bolivar's legacy; title: Chronology; title: Glossary.