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Armed Citizens and Citizens in Arms

By Natalia Sobrevilla Perea

Armed Citizens and Citizens in Arms Social Sciences

Armed Citizens and Citizens in Arms

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In this book, Natalia Sobrevilla Perea reconstructs the history of the armed forces in nineteenth-century Peru and reveals what it meant to be a member. By centering the experiences of individuals, it demonstrates how the armed forces were an institution that created social provision, including social care for surviving family members, pensions for the elderly, and assistance for the infirm. Colonial militias transitioned into professional armies during the wars of independence to become the institution underpinning and sustaining the organization of the republic. To understand the emergence and weaknesses of nineteenth-century Peru, it is imperative to interrogate how men of the sword dominated post-independence politics.
Product details
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2025-09-25
Publication Date:
2025-08-21
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1009098896
ISBN13:
9781009098892
Weight:
546 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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