""The Men on Horseback"" is a historical non-fiction book by Blanche Weitbrec. It tells the story of the rise of the South American caudillos, or military dictators, in the 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and careers of four of the most famous caudillos: Simon Bolivar of Venezuela, Jose de San Martin of Argentina, Antonio Jose de Sucre of Bolivia, and Bernardo O'Higgins of Chile. Weitbrec examines their backgrounds, their military campaigns, and the political and social contexts in which they operated. She also explores the impact that these men had on the countries they governed, and on the wider region of Latin America. Through vivid descriptions and detailed analysis, ""The Men on Horseback"" provides a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in South American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.