Jorge Eliécer Gaitán y las conquistas sociales en Colombia

Los estudios históricos en Colombia, situación actual y tendencias predominantes - Sobre la historia y la formación de historiadores - La sociedad indígena y su evolución posterior a la conquista - El proceso de manumisión en Colombia - El modo de producción precolombino - El régimen agrario durante la colonia - La tierra durante la República (siglo XIX y XX) - El sindicalismo durante el siglo XIX - La República conservadora - El fin de la economía exportadora.

The main text is an address delivered by Antonio Nariño to the Colombian Senate in 1823 to defend himself against charges by political opponents. The text is presented in a facsimile of the original manuscript and in transcription.

"Polemical historical study of the origins of Panamanian secession and the role played by Colombian domestic actors and the US government. The evolution of Colombian-Panamanian relations since 1903, with particular reference to the issue of the Panama Canal is also analyzed. Denounces support of Panamanian separatism and its appropriation of the Canal Zone but also criticizes the behavior of Colombian parties and administrations for generating Panamanian resentment, opening doors to foreign intervention and failing to pay adequate attention to the inter-oceanic canal issue. Interesting...

"Essays by leading Colombian political economists review various aspects of contemporary Colombia including political parties, the congress, justice system, military, Catholic Church, social movements, and reform policies. Excellent review of the current scene"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.