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Title: Observations on the Present State of the Affairs of the River Plate
Note: Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Observations on the Present State of the Affairs of the River Plate" by Thomas Baines is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book addresses the complex political and military conflicts in the River Plate region, specifically focusing on the destructive war involving Buenos Ayres and the Republic of Uruguay. It emphasizes the significance of these events for British commercial interests and national honor, arguing for intervention by Great Britain and France to restore peace and independence in the region. In this work, Baines outlines the situation of Monte Video, which is besieged by Buenos Ayrean forces under the command of General Oribe. He details the historical context leading to Uruguay's independence, asserting that interference is necessary to prevent the loss of this sovereignty, which is crucial for regional stability and trade. The book elaborates on the consequences of continued conflict, describing the potential devastation that could follow if one power dominates both banks of the River Plate. Baines emphasizes the commercial benefits of Uruguayan independence for British interests, advocating for prompt and decisive action to ensure the Republic's survival amidst escalating tensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baines, Thomas, 1806-1881
EBook No.: 33322
Published: Aug 2, 2010
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Argentina -- Foreign relations -- Uruguay
Subject: Uruguay -- Foreign relations -- Argentina
Subject: International relations
Subject: Argentina
Subject: Uruguay
LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Observations on the Present State of the Affairs of the River Plate
Note: Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Observations on the Present State of the Affairs of the River Plate" by Thomas Baines is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book addresses the complex political and military conflicts in the River Plate region, specifically focusing on the destructive war involving Buenos Ayres and the Republic of Uruguay. It emphasizes the significance of these events for British commercial interests and national honor, arguing for intervention by Great Britain and France to restore peace and independence in the region. In this work, Baines outlines the situation of Monte Video, which is besieged by Buenos Ayrean forces under the command of General Oribe. He details the historical context leading to Uruguay's independence, asserting that interference is necessary to prevent the loss of this sovereignty, which is crucial for regional stability and trade. The book elaborates on the consequences of continued conflict, describing the potential devastation that could follow if one power dominates both banks of the River Plate. Baines emphasizes the commercial benefits of Uruguayan independence for British interests, advocating for prompt and decisive action to ensure the Republic's survival amidst escalating tensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baines, Thomas, 1806-1881
EBook No.: 33322
Published: Aug 2, 2010
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Argentina -- Foreign relations -- Uruguay
Subject: Uruguay -- Foreign relations -- Argentina
Subject: International relations
Subject: Argentina
Subject: Uruguay
LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.