Independence in Spanish America

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The book explores the tumultuous period between 1810 and 1824 when military leaders like Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín led revolutions that liberated sixteen nations from Spanish rule. It delves into the ensuing civil wars and the challenges faced by these liberators as they attempted to govern the newly formed states. Ultimately, it examines their failures as rulers, highlighting how the shift to independence brought about a transformative political landscape that they struggled to navigate.