Rafael Carrera and the Emergence of the Republic of Guatemala, 1821-1871

Rafael Carrera (1814-1865) ruled Guatemala from about 1839 until his death. Among Central America's many political strongmen, he is unrivaled in the length of his domination and the depth of his popularity. This "life and times" biography explains the political, social, economic, and cultural circumstances that preceded and then facilitated Carrera's ascendancy and shows how Carrera in turn fomented changes that persisted long after his death and far beyond the borders of Guatemala.Woodward, Ralph Lee, Jr. is the author of 'Rafael Carrera and the Emergence of the Republic of Guatemala, 1821-1871', published 2008 under ISBN 9780820330655 and ISBN 0820330655.