Steam Age Expansionism and the Social Worlds of Growth in Argentina
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This strikingly original study looks beyond the macroeconomic numbers to uncover the surprising roles played by the promoters of Argentine growth as well as the immigrants, paisanos, and Indigenous groups who shaped its trajectory.--Matthew B. Karush, Professor of History, George Mason UniversityAmidst the boom in historical research on transnational capitalism, Emerging El Dorado stands out as an especially original and engaging study that incorporates a remarkable range of actors who rarely take center stage in this field of research.--Barbara Weinstein, author of The Color of Modernity: São Paulo and the Making of Race and Nation in BrazilUsing a variety of fascinating sources, from diaries to financial records, Eduardo Elena presents a compelling account of Argentina's golden age by focusing on the people who shaped it. This is history of economic growth done right.--Paulo Drinot, Professor of Latin American History, University College London
