The Ten Cents War: Chile, Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific, 1879-1884 Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Ten Cents War: Chile, Peru and Bolivia in the War of the Pacific, 1879-1884 Book

The Atacama Desert, a coastal area where the borders of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia meet, was a region of little interest in the late nineteenth century until European research on the use of nitrates in fertilizers and explosives rendered the droppings of millions of sea birds a valuable commodity. In a move that echoed the California Gold Rush, the three neighboring countries soon battled for control of the region. In 1879, a comparatively modern and powerful Chile seized Bolivia's coastal province, and a secret alliance between Peru and Bolivia soon led to a full-scale war, one which saw the employment of much new military technology.Read More

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  • 0275969258
  • 9780275969257
  • Bruce W. Farcau
  • 30 September 2000
  • Greenwood Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 224
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