An account of how Chile rebuilt its democracy after 17 years of military rule - with the former dictator watching, and waiting, from the sidelines. It discusses the players, events, and institutions in Chile's political history, delving into such topics as the environmental situation, the economy, and the election of Michelle Bachelet.
"Pinochet's supporters will continue to believe what they will believe, but the well-educated reader needs to have a solid historical record to turn to, and The General's Slow Retreat provides just that. Few books offer the kind of engaging narrative Spooner is capable of. I have been looking for such a text for years." --Steven Volk, Professor of History, Oberlin College
"A human account of Chile's particular experience that is thoughtful, well researched and immensely readable."
