The Social Evolution of the Argentine Republic

"The Social Evolution of the Argentine Republic" by Hon. Ernesto Quesada is a retelling of Argentina's historical and social changes. This book explores Argentina's development from its colonial beginnings to its first hundred years as an independent nation. Quesada, drawing from his experiences as Attorney-General and a university professor, examines the blending of different cultures and the early effects of Spanish colonization on Argentina's diverse population. The story follows the influence of settlers, the rise of the gaucho culture, and the workings of local governments, like the Cabildos, as Argentina defines itself. Quesada wraps up with a view of the nation facing the problems of becoming modern and handling outside impacts at the beginning of the twentieth century.