Skip to main content

Description

A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of one of the most complex, interesting, and vibrant countries in Latin America.

Beyond what appears in the news or the facile explanations of political factions, Venezuelan history holds a wealth of knowledge that is largely unknown. With world-renowned figures such as Simón Bolívar, the largest oil reserves in the world, and enormous crises such as the one experienced between 2016 and 2022, Venezuela is a country of contrasts, great achievements, and great problems. It is not surprising that it was the country where magical realism was invented.

Historical Dictionary of Venezuela, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Venezuela.

Accessibility Information

Hazards

The publication contains no hazards

Visual adjustments

Appearance of the text and page layout can be modified according to the capabilities of the reading system (font family and size, spaces, as well as color of background and text)

Navigation

  • Page list to go to pages from the print source version
  • All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order

Additional accessibility information

accessibility@bloomsbury.com

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Map
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendices
Appendix No. 1: Presidents of Venezuela
Appendix No. 2: Venezuela at a Glance
Appendix No. 3: Population Pyramid
Appendix No. 4: Racial Structure
Appendix No. 5: Real GDP and Economic Growth
Appendix No. 6: Inflation Rates
Appendix No. 7: Population
Bibliography
About the Authors

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 19 Feb 2026
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 4th
Pages 504
ISBN 9798216390961
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Series Historical Dictionaries of the Americas
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

ONLINE RESOURCES

Bloomsbury Collections

This book is available on Bloomsbury Collections where your library has access.

Related Titles

Environment: Staging