BIOGRAFÍA Y VIVENCIA GLOBAL EN EL RÍO DE LA PLATA DURANTE UNA ÉPOCA DE GUERRAS Y REVOLUCIONES, 1795-1815. (Spanish)
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Ibarra, Antonio
- Source
- Historia Mexicana; jul-sep2023, Vol. 73 Issue 1, p293-342, 50p
- Subject
- AUTOBIOGRAPHY
REVOLUTIONS
MICROHISTORY
HISTORIOGRAPHY
HISTORICAL research methods
- Language
- Spanish
- ISSN
- 01850172
The article focuses on the use of biographical accounts to explore the experiences of individuals during a period of wars and revolutions in the Río de la Plata region from 1795 to 1815. It discusses the importance of microhistorical perspectives in understanding the agency and personal testimonies of historical actors and broader historical context. The article specifically delves into the life of Juan de Latre y Aysa, a mariner whose experiences and observations provide valuable insights.