Francisco de Miranda Dreamer of absolutes?

Masterfully blending exciting plot and authentic characterization with meticulous and precise historical detail, this novel examines the life of Francisco de Mirada, a figure praised throughout Latin America for his efforts in achieving Latin American independence from Spain. The narrative follows Miranda's life from his youth to his rise in rank in the Spanish army and his travels to the United States (where he fought in the Battle of Pensacola), France (where he participated in the Revolution), and other countries before return to Venezuela and campaign for the liberation and independence of the Latin American colonies.

The book sheds new light on Miranda, presenting him less as a heroic reference point than as a bold, imaginative and unscrupulous adventurer and, in this way,