Big Water: The Making of the Borderlands between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary volume, 'Big Water: The Making of the Borderlands between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay,' reveals how the confluence of indigenous peoples, three nation-states, and an interdependent river system uniquely shaped the Triple Frontier region. Unlike traditional historiography that often overlooks Paraguay and indigenous contributions, this work integrates diverse perspectives from history and anthropology, spanning a broad time frame to highlight continuity and change. Key chapters explore the formation of Iguazú National Park and Jesuit-Guaraní missions as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, demonstrating how conservation and nationalization motives intertwined with environmental factors. The volume also sheds light on indigenous land conflicts and the social dynamics of borderlands, offering a nuanced understanding that transcends national boundaries.

Sarreal, J. (2019). Big Water: The Making of the Borderlands between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Hispanic American Historical Review, 99(4), 719–721. https://doi.org/10.1215/00182168-7787186