“Es preciso, pues, regimentar”. The organization of the National Guard in the rural space. Buenos Aires, 1852-1862

• Main Author: Leonardo Canciani
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad Nacional de La Plata 2015-04-01
• Series: Anuario del Instituto de Historia Argentina
• Online Access: http://www.anuarioiha.fahce.unlp.edu.ar/article/view/5334

<p align="center">In this paper we will analize the organization of the National Guard in the bonaerense rural space and frontier, during the ten years post of your creation (1852-1862). The process encompass two cycles. The first, 1852-1857, was characterized by the predominance of peace justices in the institutional control. And the second, 1857-1862, was defined by stronger presence of the regiments chiefs. We will study the role of the civil and military authorities and your relations with the National Guard of the rural space. Finally, we will debate the perception that exists about the power relations between civilian - military and your inside.</p><p><strong>Key words:</strong> National Guard; Military commanders; Buenos Aires province; 1850s.</p>