The History of Nicaragua : Histories of the Modern Nations - Clifford L. Staten

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The History of Nicaragua

By: Clifford L. Staten

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Hardcover | 19 February 2026 | Edition Number 2

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240 Pages

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23.5 x 15.56 x 2.54

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From colonial rule to revolution and beyond, this concise history of Nicaragua unpacks the political struggles, economic transformations, and social movements that have shaped the modern nation, offering essential insights into a country defined by resilience and change.

Tracing Nicaragua's past from indigenous civilizations to Spanish conquest, dictatorship, and revolution, the book examines key forces that have shaped its destiny. Discover the rise and fall of the Somoza dynasty, the impact of the agro-export economy, the legacy of the Sandinista revolution, and the country's complex path to a democratic interlude from 1990 to 2007.

This revised edition brings Nicaragua's story into the present, analyzing recent years of political and social change—including President Daniel Ortega's shift toward authoritarianism, the contested elections of 2011, 2016, and 2021, the 2018 protests, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving U.S.-Nicaragua relations. Featuring updated timelines, key figures, and essential terms, this book is an indispensable guide to understanding Nicaragua's past, present, and future.

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