An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
258. Costa Rica: Civil War
November 20, 2022
Description
Join Tom and Dominic as they continue the World Cup series by discussing the Costa Rican Civil War. This event is filled with tremendous characters, including the historian-cum-president Teodoro...
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Books Referenced
The Outline of History
Author: H.G. Wells
Context:
Referenced as a book that Jose Figueres Ferrer read at the Boston Public Library, which predicted a future with no armies and influenced his decision to abolish Costa Rica's army in 1949.