La vía chilena al socialismo 50 años después

"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"An interesting collection of speeches and writings from 1990-93 by the influential, but frequently embattled, 39-year-old leader of the moderate right-wing Renovación Nacional party. Of particular interest are his thoughts on the transition to democracy, human rights abuses and national reconciliation, economic and political development, and developments within the rival Christian Democratic party"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

A catalog of books deposited in the library under law of 1872; and, from 1891-1898, books by Chilean authors, or relating to Chile, published in other countries.

Exhibition in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the National History Museum in Santiago de Chile. The exhibition show, through 166 varied objects, not only the creation of the Museum, but also different cultural axes that inspired its creation and how the objects displayed (painting, photography, furniture, weapons, coins, textiles, documents, decorative arts, etc..) came from various collections, donations and purchases throughout time during the last century.