Whether for tango, football or art, passions in Buenos Aires run high. The largest city in Argentina, it is chaotic & lively, dangerous & cosmopolitan, & presents seemingly unlimited attractions for tourists. This book provides a view into the city today, & into its past. Europeans colonized Buenos Aires in the 16th century, & from this modest start it had boomed by the end of the nineteenth century. Its history is one of excesses & swings between authoritarian & democratic governments. By examining Buenos Aires` past, we can appreciate what remains as story, urban myth, or reality. Jason Wilson explores the history behind the monuments, buildings, & people of the city. Essays on present-day Buenos Aires
- its parks, cemeteries, museums & bookshops
- reveal what makes the city tick, while listings provide handy references for the traveler. Buenos Aires, one of the first titles in the innovative ` City Scopes` series, is an authoritative introduction & intimate guide to the past & present of a vibrant, fascinating city.