IMÁGENES DEL PODER : JUAN SANTAMARÍA Y EL ASCENSO DE LA NACIÓN EN COSTA RICA (1860-1915).

San José: EUNED, (Biblioteca del Cincuenta y Seis ; 1), 2014. First edition. Paperback. 192p., illus., bibl., wrps. Very Good. Item #182716
ISBN: 9789968315418

An investigation into the Costa Rican national hero Juan Santamaría, credited for turning the tide of battle at the Second Battle of Rivas by successfully setting fire to a hostel before becoming mortally wounded. The investigation provides analysis on his image as a national hero and how that image contributes to Costa RIcan identity.

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