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151. VENEZUELA.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN politics & government, BOUNDARY disputes, VENEZUELAN history, GEOGRAPHY, AGRICULTURAL resources
Abstract

The article examines the political status of Venezuela. The country is in the midst of a boundary dispute with Great Britain. To better understand the roots of the political troubles of Venezuela, the author discusses the history of the nation, its geographical situation and the agricultural resources that provide for its citizens.

Published
1895
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153. Preámbulo.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, HISTORY education, CONTESTS -- Universities & colleges, HONORARY degrees
Abstract

This article offers news briefs related to the study and teaching of history in Venezuela in 2011. It recognizes Ramón Alonso Dugarte Rangel, an undergraduate student at the Universidad de Los Andes in Mérida, Venezuela, as the winner of a history essay writing contest. It also comments on the conferral of an honorary doctorate and membership to the Asociación de Historiadores Latinoamericanistas Europeos to history professor Edda O. Samudio A.

Published
2012

154. Venezuela independiente: una nación a través del discurso (1808-1830).

Author

PERALTA RUIZ, Víctor

Subjects
VENEZUELAN War of Independence, 1810-1823, VENEZUELAN history, NONFICTION, NINETEENTH century
Abstract

This article reviews the book "Venezuela independiente: una nación a través del discurso (1808-1830)," by Véronique Hèbrad.

Published
2013

156. De leales monárquicos a ciudadanos republicanos.

Author

González, Tomás

Subjects
*NONFICTION, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

El artículo presenta la reseña del libro titulado "De leales monárquicos a ciudadanos republicanos" por Elina Lovera Reyes.

Published
2008

157. La tradición de lo moderno. Venezuela en diez enfoques.

Author

Rivas, Ramón

Subjects
*NONFICTION, *EDUCATION, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

Se presenta una reseña del libro "La tradición de lo moderno. Venezuela en diez enfoques" editado por Tomás Straka.

Published
2008

160. VENEZUELAN DOG SHARES IN PROUD PAST.

Subjects
DOG breeds, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

The article offers information on contribution of the native dog breed called Mucuchies, which was saved by Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, to the history of Venezuela.

Published
2014

161. Venezuela.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN politics & government, VENEZUELAN history, RELIGION, LANGUAGE & languages
Abstract

The article presents information about Venezuela. On August, 1498, Christopher Columbus first set foot on the South American continent on the peninsula of Paria. Alonso de Ojeda, 1499, was the first European to see Lake Maracaibo. He called the land Venezuela, or Little Venice, because the Indians had houses on stilts. Spanish colonialists dominated Venezuela until Simon Bolivar's victory near Carabobo in June 1821. Since 1959, the country has had democratically elected governments. Oil accounts for more than 75% of export earnings and about half of government revenues. The principal languages of the country are Spanish and numerous indigenous dialects. Roman Catholic is the chief religion of the country.

Published
2006

162. TIME TRIP.

Subjects
*HUMAN settlements, *INTERNATIONAL relations, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

Discusses the history of Venezuela. Nomenclature of the country; Human settlements in the country; Revolt in Venezuela against Spanish rule under the leadership of Sim&oacuten Bol&iacutevar; Friendly relations of the U.S. with Venezuela since 1823; Adoption of constitution of the country in 1947.

Published
2003

163. WORDS IN THE NEWS.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, VOCABULARY, PERIODICALS
Abstract

Presents explanation of words related to the history of Venezuela appearing the February 7, 2003 issue of the journal 'Current Events.' Monroe Doctrine; Simón Bolívar.

Published
2003

166. The history of a village's isolation.

Subjects
*SOCIAL history, *VILLAGES, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

Reports on the social conditions of Colonia Tovar, a village in Venezuela. Description of village graveyard; Civil war; Effect of the arrival of immigrants; Language.

Published
1995

177. The History of Venezuela.

Author

Yarrington, Doug

Subjects
*NONFICTION, VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The History of Venezuela: The Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations," by Michael Tarver and Julia C. Frederick.

Published
2006
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178. Book reviews: Colonial period.

Author

Uribe, Victor M.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history
Abstract

Reviews the book `Los escribanos de Venezuela,' by Nieves Avellan De Tamayo.

Published
1997

181. The History of Venezuela.

Author

Bindernagel, Franka

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The History of Venezuela," by H. Michael Tarver and Julia C. Frederick.

Published
2007

182. Kleine Geschichte Venezuelas.

Author

Wohlleben, Natalie

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Kleine Geschichte Venezuelas," by Michael Zeuske.

Published
2007

183. Doña Inés vs. Oblivion.

Author

Rubio, Patricia

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Doña Inés vs. Oblivion," by Ana Teresa Torres.

Published
2000

185. Venezuela (Book Review).

Author

Burggraaff, Winfield J.

Subjects
VENEZUELAN history, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Venezuela: The Search for Order, the Dream of Progress,' by John V. Lombardi.

Published
1983
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