Belgrano

Daniel Balmaceda

NON FICTION. PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, 2019. 336 PAGES

The definitive biography of the great Argentine founding father Manuel Belgrano.
A book full of new anecdotes and information that offer a clearer picture of his private life and shine new light on his public one, including the true, behind the scenes story of the creation of the national flag.

Argentine historians have yet to pay Manuel Belgrano his due but Daniel Balmaceda makes up for part of that debt with this fascinating book about a founding father who championed the values of commitment, compassion and solidarity, who refused both awards and salaries and worked his whole life for the common good. This distinctive biography explores Belgrano's real concerns: his keen interest in developing the countryside and obsession with education, his acts of bravery and the importance of his role during the Week of May, his friendship with San Martin and his military career are just some of the revelations contained in these pages which also cover more famous events such as his passionate involvement in the framing of the Declaration of Independence.

PUBLISHED BY: World Spanish PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE

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