Salvador Allende was the first democratically elected socialist president of Chile who implemented radical reforms before being overthrown in a military coup.
Chilean Civil War of 1891 Explained
The Chilean Civil War of 1891 was a conflict between the congressional and presidential factions that resulted in the overthrow of President José Manuel Balmaceda.
The House of the Spirits Summary
The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende is a captivating tale of a powerful family’s journey through love, politics, and the supernatural in post-colonial Chile.
A Long Petal of the Sea Summary
A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende is a sweeping historical novel that follows two refugees as they navigate love, loss, and the search for home during the tumultuous events of the Spanish Civil War and beyond.