The Pacific War was one of the greatest and bloodiest war ever on the west part of South America, and is one of the most important conflicts in South American h

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the geological evolution of the Northern Andes and contiguous shield areas, with a focus upon Colombia. Updated g

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Discusses the makings of the "American Pacific" locality/location/identity as space and ground of cultural production, and the way this region can be linked to

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