Its subjects include the nineteenth-century rise of British trade, merchants and explorers, of investment and railways, and of British imperialism. Spanning the period from the Napoleonic Wars until the end of the twentieth century, it provides a comprehensive history of the unique British community in Argentina. Later sections examine the decline of British influence in Argentina from World War I into the early s.
Finally, the book traces links between British multinationals and the political breakdown in Argentina of the s and early s, leading into dictatorship and the Falklands War.
Combining economic, social and political history, this extensive volume offers new insights into both the historical development of Argentina and of British interests overseas. Skip to main content Skip to table of contents. Advertisement Hide.
Front Matter Pages i-xxiii. Soldiers and Merchants. Pages Diplomats, Settlers and Travellers. Empire Builders and Their Adversaries. Ranchers and Shepherds. Bankers and Investors. Employees and Educators. Partners and Competitors. Epilogue: Pathways to Integration. Correction to: Empire Builders and Their Adversaries. Pages C1-C1. Back Matter Pages Buy options.
