History : Paraguay

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Paraguay is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/paraguay.html).

ARRIBA PARAGUAY: LA PAGINA POSITIVA  (http://www.arribaparaguay.com/)
Site created to provide general information about Paraguay. Contains links to a discussion room, it's history and geography, photos, economics and politics. In addition, it has links to detailed articles about the country's history by Milda Rivarola and Baraja, Pavia and Pinto; a map; and the full text of the 1992 constitution. In Spanish.

PARAGUAY DE ANTES: PHOTOS  (http://www.meucat.com/main.php?LOJA=album&SCR=800)
Site contains photos and links to photos from various events in the country's history. Including are links to historical pictures of the capital, Asuncion; The War of 1870; and the Chaco War. There are also links to pictures of mansions, people, buildings, monuments, vehicles, places, panoramas, documents and personalities. There is also a section indicating the quality of the pictures. In Spanish.

UNA HISTORIA DEL PARAGUAY  (http://www.galeon.com/swiss/paraguay/)
Site provided to give a brief history of Paraguay. Includes links to articles, in chronological order, about the history of the country from the arrival of the first Spaniards to the present situation. In addition, it also has links to a bibliography, general information about the country, information about the authors, a forum for discussion of Paraguay's history, and contact information. In Spanish.

WORLDROVER: PARAGUAY HISTORY  (http://www.worldrover.com/history/paraguay%5Fhistory.html)
WorldRover presents a brief history about Paraguay. The information was obtained from the 1999 U.S. State Department Background Notes. Paraguay was settled by the Spanish in the 1500s. The natives overthrew the local Spanish authorities and declared independence in May 1811.