¿Qué (no) leía Rosas?: Un análisis político sobre la biblioteca personal del Restaurador

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08/2025
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Universidad Nacional de Quilmes. Centro de Historia Intelectual
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1666-1508
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Este artículo examina la biblioteca personal de Juan Manuel de Rosas decomisada en Palermo luego de la batalla de Caseros (1852). El análisis del acervo revela una colección considerable (más de 400 volúmenes) pero de poca diversidad temática, en comparación con otras de su tiempo. Se propone que esta biblioteca pudo haber fungido más como una herramienta administrativa para el aparato de gobierno que como una fuente de lectura personal. Ofrecemos, también, una reflexión sobre los volúmenes alojados en su biblioteca, entre ellos, tratados, mapas y periódicos diversos. Aunque resulte imposible saber cuántos libros leyó Rosas —quien personalmente confesó poco interés por la lectura—, buscaremos indagar si su biblioteca pudo haber servido de inspiración o marco referencial tanto para su actuación pública como para la generación de discursos (mayormente de tinte conservador y republicano) propalados desde la prensa adicta a su figura. Concluimos que la morfología de la biblioteca compatibiliza mejor con un tipo de liderazgo que no dependió de saberes librescos, sino de experiencias concretas y de un notable pragmatismo político.
This article examines Juan Manuel de Rosas’ personal library, confiscated in Palermo after the Battle of Caseros (1852). The analysis of the collection reveals a considerable number of volumes (more than 400), but little thematic diversity compared to other libraries of the time. It is suggested that this library may have served more as an administrative tool for the government apparatus than as a source of personal reading. We also offer a reflection on the volumes housed in his library, including treatises, maps, and various newspapers. Although it is impossible to know how many books Rosas read—he personally confessed to having little interest in reading—we will seek to investigate whether his library could have served as inspiration or a frame of reference both for his public actions and for the generation of discourses (mostly conservative and republican in tone) propagated by the press loyal to him. We conclude that the morphology of the library is more compatible with a type of leadership that did not depend on book knowledge, but rather on concrete experiences and remarkable political pragmatism.
This article examines Juan Manuel de Rosas’ personal library, confiscated in Palermo after the Battle of Caseros (1852). The analysis of the collection reveals a considerable number of volumes (more than 400), but little thematic diversity compared to other libraries of the time. It is suggested that this library may have served more as an administrative tool for the government apparatus than as a source of personal reading. We also offer a reflection on the volumes housed in his library, including treatises, maps, and various newspapers. Although it is impossible to know how many books Rosas read—he personally confessed to having little interest in reading—we will seek to investigate whether his library could have served as inspiration or a frame of reference both for his public actions and for the generation of discourses (mostly conservative and republican in tone) propagated by the press loyal to him. We conclude that the morphology of the library is more compatible with a type of leadership that did not depend on book knowledge, but rather on concrete experiences and remarkable political pragmatism.
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