Excerpt from Peru in and After: With a Brief Historical and Geographical Sketch Alexander Garland, Member of the Lima Geographical Society, Originally Written in Spanish, and Translated Into English
The foreign commerce of a nation is in most cases a fair indication of its progress, political and social, as well as eco nomic. Measured by that standard, Peru's progress has been striking. In 1897 her imports were 8.ooo,'ooo and her ex ports 000. These are very low figures for a coun try oi Peru's age, area population and resource. Since that year the trade figures have increased steadily until we find them showing in 1906 for imports 000, and for ex port 28, During this period American exports to Peru increased from 1.ooo,ooo to nearly 15 5.ooo,ooo, and imports from Peru increased from to nearly 2.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed overview of Peru's history and society in 1906. Penned by renowned historian Alejandro Garland at the request of President Pardo, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of Peru's progress during the previous decade of relative order and stability. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the country's rich natural resources, its budding industries, and the impact of American capital on its economic development. Garland also explores the historical and cultural background of Peru, tracing its roots back to the Inca Empire and examining the influence of Spanish colonialism. Through its exploration of Peru's complex social and economic landscape, this book offers valuable insights into the nation's journey towards progress and modernization at the cusp of the 20th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332163304_0
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