Political Violence in Colombia: Dirty Wars Since 1977

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2015

Identifier/URL

40939270 (Pure)

Abstract

Infamous for its political violence, Colombia has weathered a distinctive period of turmoil from roughly 1977 to 2005. This wave of political violence, defined by guerrilla and paramilitary strife, is already being studied by a range of interdisciplinary scholars and non-academics, especially within Colombia. Their work provides a welcoming base for an increased engagement by historians. This article introduces the topic of political violence in Colombia in the late 20th century, along with the broad nature of publications already in place, while providing a narrative framework that makes the topic accessible to undergraduate students and relative newcomers.

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Publisher Copyright: © 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

DOI

10.1111/hic3.12258

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