The Silence and the Scorpion

The Coup Against Chavez and the Making of Modern Venezuela

Nonfiction, History, Americas, South America
Cover of the book The Silence and the Scorpion by Brian A. Nelson, PublicAffairs
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Brian A. Nelson ISBN: 9780786727445
Publisher: PublicAffairs Publication: May 5, 2009
Imprint: Bold Type Books Language: English
Author: Brian A. Nelson
ISBN: 9780786727445
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Publication: May 5, 2009
Imprint: Bold Type Books
Language: English

The definitive account of the 2002 Venezuelan coup, offering a deeply reported look at the roots of the current crisis.

On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of Hugo Chávez. The opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chávez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of Venezuelan oil. As the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chávez. Over the ensuing turbulent seventy-two hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country-and its oil-in the new century. Drawing on unprecedented reporting, Nelson renders a mesmerizing account of the coup. An Economist Book of the Year, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The definitive account of the 2002 Venezuelan coup, offering a deeply reported look at the roots of the current crisis.

On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of Hugo Chávez. The opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chávez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of Venezuelan oil. As the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chávez. Over the ensuing turbulent seventy-two hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country-and its oil-in the new century. Drawing on unprecedented reporting, Nelson renders a mesmerizing account of the coup. An Economist Book of the Year, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.

More books from PublicAffairs

Cover of the book Finding the Dragon Lady by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book No Ordinary Life by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Wages of Rebellion by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Make it Plain by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Champagne, Uncorked by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Black Mass by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Everything for Everyone by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book This Is an Uprising by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Dancing in the Glory of Monsters by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book The Entrepreneurial State by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Life After Murder by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book Death of the Liberal Class by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book The Gashouse Gang by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book The New Asian Hemisphere by Brian A. Nelson
Cover of the book To Save Everything, Click Here by Brian A. Nelson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy