Quotes that made history: The Power of Words
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History of Ecuador, phrases, independence, national identity, political discourseSynopsis
“Men Born for Servitude,” “My Pen Killed Him,” “Long Live Alfaro, Damn It,” “The Day You're Gone,” “Crosses on the Water,” “To Have a Homeland Again,” “Sowing oil,” “Not a step back,” “Return what was stolen,” “Two or three bastards,” are famous phrases in our history that are explained here in short chapters. These phrases allow us to better understand Ecuador’s trajectory, its individual and collective actors, its advances and setbacks, its achievements and conflicts. This book presents them in chronological order from Independence to the present day, placing them in their historical context, describing who said them, and outlining the consequences, controversies, and outcomes they produced. The book offers an alternative and interesting perspective on the country’s trajectory from a critical viewpoint. It complements, though does not replace, general works on the history of Ecuador. It features short texts written in simple and engaging language.
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