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World History

History

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B2B & B2C

Concise yet thorough, this engaging book provides an overview of the unique history of an increasingly important Central American nation.

The History of Costa Rica

LIBRARY Adult

POST SECONDARY FOUR YEAR

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12th+

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COLSR

THE HISTORY OF COSTA RICA

Duration

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Advisory Board.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Series Foreword.
Preface.
Timeline of Historical Events.
1: Introduction: Pura Vida.
2: Colonial Costa Rica.
3: Independence and the Early Nineteenth Century.
4: Emergence of National Identity.
5: The Consolidation of the Liberal State.
6: The Banana Republic.
7: The Social Welfare State and Civil War.
8: The Cold War and the Liberaci&#x00F3;n Era.
9: State-Led Development and Debt.
10: Contemporary Costa Rica.
Notable People in the History of Costa Rica.
Glossary.
Bibliographic Essay.
Index.
About the Author.
Other Backmatter.

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The History of Costa Rica