I'm very interested in the relationship between decolonization, liberalism, and the civil wars that raged through Latin America since then. Can you point me toward any good resources that tie those subjects together? I've been considering a country-by-country approach to the subject, but would really appreciate any resources that have a broader or more holistic look at the history of Latin American civil war.
It's very hard to find good English-language secondary sources on the period. Basically the choice is between liberals, who have a big axe to grind, and various Catholic whackjobs, who ditto. A comment above links to some of the latter.
One exception is Evelyn Waugh's Robbery Under Law (1939), which is fabulous, but only pertains to Mexico. I'd link you to it but Eldred and all that. I am also very, very fond of the great Colombian reactionary Nicolas Gomez Davila:
I actually prefer reading between the lines of liberal sources, but it's not for everyone. If you want to taste the crack straight from the source, try John Reed:
