Francia: A Tale Of The Revolution Of Paraguay, From Authentic Sources (1851)

By E. Clarence Shepard

Book Overview

Francia: A Tale Of The Revolution Of Paraguay, From Authentic Sources (1851) is a historical novel written by E. Clarence Shepard. The book tells the story of the revolution in Paraguay and the rise of its leader, Dr. Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia, who ruled the country from 1814 until his death in 1840. The novel is based on authentic sources and provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic conditions of Paraguay during the early 19th century. The author portrays Francia as a complex and enigmatic figure who is both admired and feared by his people. The book also explores the themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Francia: A Tale Of The Revolution Of Paraguay, From Authentic Sources is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Paraguay and South America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165423197
• ISBN13: 9781165423194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"