The History of Ecuador

This handbook provides an unmatched, comprehensive political history of Ecuador written in English.

• Presents biographical sketches of prominent figures in Ecuador's history

• Contains a chronology of the major events in Ecuador's political, economic, social, and cultural history

• Includes maps showing Ecuador as part of South America and displaying Ecuador's territorial disputes with Peru and Colombia

• Bibliography includes significant books on Ecuadorian history, economics, and current politics

• Glossary defines Spanish and Ecuadorian terms