In the 1920s and `30s, dictatorships, also eager to maintain political order and create economic growth, looked to American corporations for investment to modernize their nation's infrastructure and economy. In turn, American bankers and investors invested heavily in these areas. Through an examination of consular records, this book examines the logistics and consequences of this decision.
In the 1920s and `30s, dictatorships, also eager to maintain political order and create economic growth, looked to American corporations for investmen...
