1973

A catalog of books deposited in the library under law of 1872; and, from 1891-1898, books by Chilean authors, or relating to Chile, published in other countries.

"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Este libro contiene un análisis de los principales resultados de la Consulta Ciudadana impulsada por la Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades, la cual se efectuó el 15 de diciembre de 2019. Contiene un bien documentado panorama de la descentralización en Latinoamérica y el Caribe, identificando aquellos rasgos comunes en lo territorial, lo institucional y en los retrocesos y avances que cada país vive. Asimismo, nos entrega una cuidada reseña de los procesos de descentralización verificados en Chile en los últimos 45 años."--Back cover.

"A collection of speeches given by the President of the Chilean Senate during the presidency of his fellow Christian Democrat, and long standing intraparty rival, Patricio Aylwin. Of particular interest are his moving remarks at Jaime Guzmán's funeral, and the several occasions at which he argues for a mixed, presidential parliamentary system and against the 1980 Constitution's strengthening of president prerogatives"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.