Description
Vintage 1962 hardcover has some wear and light fading. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This 1962 volume by Mario Rosenthal offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of Guatemala during a pivotal period in its history. Published just two years after the country’s first democratically-elected president took office, “Guatemala: The Story of an Emergent Latin-American Democracy” provides a contemporary account of the nation’s transition from decades of authoritarian rule to a fledgling democracy. Rosenthal, a respected journalist and author, draws upon his firsthand experiences and interviews to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that marked this era of profound change.
Beyond its historical significance, this book holds particular interest for collectors and readers alike. As a primary source from the era, it offers insights into the hopes, fears, and aspirations of the Guatemalan people as they navigated uncharted political waters. Rosenthal’s narrative style and keen observations make this work a compelling read, while its scarcity and vintage condition add to its allure for bibliophiles. Though lacking a dust jacket, this copy’s clean pages and secure binding ensure its content remains accessible to those seeking to understand this pivotal chapter in Guatemala’s democratic evolution.