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The sparrow and the hawk

Costa Rica and the United States during the rise of José Figueres

by Kyle Longley

Foreign relationsUnited states, foreign relations, central americaCosta rica, foreign relations

"Extensively documented study stresses Figueres' ability to manipulate symbols and service influential contacts, which afforded Costa Rica space to pursue nationalist agenda, resisting US domination without provoking US intervention"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

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Book data: Open Library