Podcast: Peruvian women through the centuries by Elvira García y García

                Elvira García y García



In this Podcast, we will talk about the work of Elvira García y García and how it is very important for knowing and understanding Peruvian women in history. Enyoy!







REFERENCE:

Biblioteca Nacional del Perú (March 25, 2022). Podcast Nuestra Memoria Nuestra Historia. [Video file]. YouTube. Available at: https://youtu.be/qN477y_1tVc

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