The History of Costa Rica

About this book

Wondering why Costa Rica is so different from the other vaction sun spots youve visited over the years? Trying to figure out how a tiny tropical country relying on coffee and banana exports become Latin Americas most stable democracy. Interested in knowing where Costa Ricas big middle class came from and why every village has a tidy schoolhouse? Or are you just curious about the background of the people youve met of the places you visited? The History of Costa Rica will answer your questions. The only book of its kind in English written by two leading historians of this country each page is illustrated with vivid photos paintings portraits maps and quotes from Costa Ricas colorful past. A complete index allows you to use the book as a handy reference work before during and after you read the compelling story of the Switzerland of Central America.