Synopses & Reviews
José María Obando, one of the founding fathers of Colombian historyhated by some and venerated by otherswas a controversial general that played an important part in Colombia's history. This is a portrait of the controversial life of one of the most revered Columbian leaders, one whose tragic unraveling marked the course of history.
José María Obando, uno de los grandes nombres de la historia colombiana, odiado por unos y venerado por otros, fue un controvertido general que jugó un gran papel en la historia de Colombia. Este es un bosquejo real y controvertido de la vida tormentosa de José María Obando, uno de los próceres más recordados de la nación, cuyo trágico desenlace marcó las sendas de la historia.
Synopsis
José María Obando, one of the founding fathers of Colombian history—hated by some and venerated by others—was a controversial general that played an important part in Colombia's history. This is a portrait of the controversial life of one of the most revered Columbian leaders, one whose tragic unraveling marked the course of history.
About the Author
Víctor Paz Otero is a poet, an essayist, and the author of more than 10 books in Spanish. He is currently a columnist for
El Espectador, a Colombian newspaper.