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This captivating history unfolds with Pizarro and Almagro, Valdivia and Benalcazar, as they and their daring companions embark on a ruthless quest across the Isthmus, leading to the conquest, massacre, and enslavement of the thriving and sophisticated civilizations along the Pacific coast of South America. The narrative culminates with the United States carving a path through that same Isthmus, facilitating global trade and commerce, as American engineers lay railroad tracks along the ancient imperial highway of the Incas. Witness British bondholders extending mercy to a beleaguered Peru, ...

Since my arrival in South America, one question has been asked more than any other Why are there so many revolutions here? In this exploration, I aim to shed light on this complex history. I believe that militarism is steadily fading from much of the continent, giving way to a growing desire for stability and ordered liberty among all social classes. The legacy of colonial rule has fostered a deep-seated distrust of authority, leading to a tumultuous journey toward effective governance. Each nation has its unique story, yet they share common threads of struggle and aspiration. As civic ...