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The Power of Dissent explores the critical role of urban political culture in the fall of Spanish rule in Charcas, the colonial region that would become Bolivia. Sergio Serulnikov challenges traditional narratives by demonstrating how popular mobilization, indigenous participation, and urban dissent fundamentally shaped independence struggles in the Andes.
Through detailed historical analysis, the book examines how ordinary people engaged in political discourse and collective action, moving beyond elite-focused accounts of independence. Serulnikov investigates the complex dynamics between different social groups—indigenous peoples, mestizos, and criollos—and their competing visions for post-colonial society. By centering urban political culture, the study reveals how grassroots movements and public debate contributed to Spanish America’s political transformation during the early 19th century.
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