Dictatorship and Politics : Intrigue, Betrayal, and Survival in Venezuela, 1908-1935.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (593 pages)
- Kellogg Institute Series on Democracy and Development Series .
- Kellogg Institute Series on Democracy and Development Series .
Cover -- Half title -- Series page -- Title page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- PART I: Establishment of Power,1908 ‒ 1916 -- 1. A New Era -- 2. Gómez Takes Over -- 3. An Opportunity for the Exiles -- PART II: Consolidation of Power,1917 ‒ 1928 -- 4. The Odin/Harrier Expedition -- 5. The Angelita Expedition -- 6. The Civil-Military Movements of 1928 -- PART III: Maintenance of Power,1929 ‒ 1935 -- 7. Renewed Hope for the Rebels -- 8. The Falke Expedition -- 9. One Last Try -- 10. The Succession Is Resolved -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Background Information on Important Political Actors of the Gómez Era -- Appendix B: Currency and Exchange Rate Information -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
The first major study of General Juan Vicente Gómez's regime in Venezuela from 1908 to 1935 and the efforts of Gómez's enemies to overthrow him.
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Dictatorship-Venezuela-History-20th century. Venezuela-Politics and government-1908-1935.