Argentina and Uruguay

"Argentina and Uruguay" by Gordon Ross is a historical exploration of two South American countries at the turn of the 20th century. The book paints a picture of Argentina and Uruguay, looking at their economies, governments, and societies, and how they changed over time. It starts with a symbolic story about farming in Argentina to represent big changes in agriculture. Ross explains how powerful local families used to control things and how money from other countries affected the governments. He also tells how President Dr. Figueroa Alcorta helped to weaken these families' power. The story shows that while money and workers from other countries helped the economy grow, they also made people wonder about their identity and social classes. Issues like the differences between city and country life, plus the need to change farming practices, appear as important results of past events that still affect the present.