: The Gutiérrez brothers (four colonels) led a coup to prevent civilian candidate Manuel Pardo from taking office.
: This event marked the end of a long period of military rule in Peru and the beginning of its first civilian government. Una Historia Breve, Extrana Y Brutal Dante Tr...
: Trujillo challenges the "official" version of history by analyzing unreliable primary sources and iconic photographs that may be faked. : The Gutiérrez brothers (four colonels) led a
: It examines the role of the urban masses ( el populacho ) and the thin line between justice and collective savagery. : It examines the role of the urban
Una historia breve, extraña y brutal (2022) is a non-fiction book by Peruvian author and journalist . It explores the violent events of July 1872 in Lima, specifically the rebellion of the Gutiérrez brothers and the assassination of President José Balta . Key Historical Context