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| Author | : Gilbert M. Joseph |
| Publisher | : Duke University Press |
| Total Pages | : 584 |
| Release | : 2022-08-29 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1478022973 |
The Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos Méxicos—the many varied histories and cultures of Mexico. Unparalleled in scope, it covers pre-Columbian times to the present, from the extraordinary power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church to Mexico’s uneven postrevolutionary modernization, from chronic economic and political instability to its rich cultural heritage. Bringing together over eighty selections that include poetry, folklore, photo essays, songs, political cartoons, memoirs, journalism, and scholarly writing, this volume highlights the voices of everyday Mexicans—indigenous peoples, artists, soldiers, priests, peasants, and workers. It also includes pieces by politicians and foreign diplomats; by literary giants Octavio Paz, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Carlos Fuentes; and by and about revolutionary leaders Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. This revised and updated edition features new selections that address twenty-first-century developments, including the rise of narcopolitics, the economic and personal costs of the United States’ mass deportation programs, the political activism of indigenous healers and manufacturing workers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mexico Reader is an essential resource for travelers, students, and experts alike.
| Author | : Laurie Krebs |
| Publisher | : Barefoot Books |
| Total Pages | : 44 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Children |
| ISBN | : 1905236409 |
We swim in turquoise water and build castles on the beach. We climb up rocks or watch from docks, To see the gray whales breach.
| Author | : Robert Ryal Miller |
| Publisher | : University of Oklahoma Press |
| Total Pages | : 429 |
| Release | : 2015-01-26 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0806175273 |
This book is a skillful synthesis of Mexico's complex and colorful history from pre-Columbian times to the present. Utilizing his many years of research and teaching as well as his personal experience in Mexico, the author incorporates recent archaeological evidence, posits fresh interpretations, and analyzes such current problems as foreign debt, dependency on petroleum exports, and providing education and employment for an expanding population. Combining political events and social history in a smooth narrative, the book describes events, places, and individuals, the daily life of peasants and urban workers, and touches on cultural topics, including architecture, art, literature, and music. As a special feature, each chapter contains excerpts from contemporary letters, books, decrees, or poems, firsthand accounts that lend historical flavor to the discussion of each era. Mexico has an exciting history: several Indian civilizations; the Spanish conquest; three colonial centuries, during which there was a blending of Old World and New World cultures; a decade of wars for independence; the struggle of the young republic; wars with the United States and France; confrontation between the Indian president, Juárez, and the Austrian born emperor, Maximilian; a long dictatorship under Diaz; the Great Revolution that destroyed debt peonage, confiscated Church property, and reduced foreign economic power; and the recent drive to modernize through industrialization. Mexico: A History will be an excellent college-level textbook and good reading for the thousands of Americans who have visited Mexico and those who hope to visit.
| Author | : Shannon K. O'Neil |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 2013-03-18 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0199898340 |
Five freshly decapitated human heads are thrown onto a crowded dance floor in western Mexico. A Mexican drug cartel dismembers the body of a rival and then stitches his face onto a soccer ball. These are the sorts of grisly tales that dominate the media, infiltrate movies and TV shows, and ultimately shape Americans' perception of Mexico as a dangerous and scary place, overrun by brutal drug lords. Without a doubt, the drug war is real. In the last six years, over 60,000 people have been murdered in narco-related crimes. But, there is far more to Mexico's story than this gruesome narrative would suggest. While thugs have been grabbing the headlines, Mexico has undergone an unprecedented and under-publicized political, economic, and social transformation. In her groundbreaking book, Two Nations Indivisible, Shannon K. O'Neil argues that the United States is making a grave mistake by focusing on the politics of antagonism toward Mexico. Rather, we should wake up to the revolution of prosperity now unfolding there. The news that isn't being reported is that, over the last decade, Mexico has become a real democracy, providing its citizens a greater voice and opportunities to succeed on their own side of the border. Armed with higher levels of education, upwardly-mobile men and women have been working their way out of poverty, building the largest, most stable middle class in Mexico's history. This is the Mexico Americans need to get to know. Now more than ever, the two countries are indivisible. It is past time for the U.S. to forge a new relationship with its southern neighbor. Because in no uncertain terms, our future depends on it.
| Author | : Gordon Brotherston |
| Publisher | : University of Washington Press |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
About twenty of the finest of these are in British collections and Professor Brotherston has undertaken a close study of them, comparing them with Mexican books in America and elsewhere.
| Author | : Bill O'Neill |
| Publisher | : Lak Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2020-02-12 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 9781648450006 |
How much do you know about Mexico? There's so much to learn about America's southern neighbor that it could fill several books and you still wouldn't even know it all. In this trivia book, you'll learn about Mexico's history (ancient and modern), pop culture, geography, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Mexico, you'll learn: ?How did Mexico get its name? ?What are the origins of the Mexican flag??How did the Aztecs and Maya contribute to Mexican history? ?Where are Mexico's most haunted locales??How did tequila start in Mexico and where? ?What are some of Mexico's top tourist spots? ?What are the most popular sports in Mexico? ?What is Mexico's highest peak??Where is Mexico's lowest point? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Mexico. Some of the facts will make you scratch your head, while others will probably creep you out. There is no doubt, though, that all of the facts in this book will fascinate you.Whether you just have a passing interest in Mexico, or planning on visiting the country, or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapter. You will be able to amaze all of your friends and family with your newfound knowledge about Mexico. So what are you waiting for? Open the pages and get started learning more about Mexico!
| Author | : Captivating History |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 106 |
| Release | : 2020-05 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781647486945 |
Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world.
| Author | : Michael D. Coe |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Masterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted.--Library Journal
| Author | : Fernandex De Calderon Candida |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 562 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
Profiles 180 Mexican folk artists, profiling the works they have created out of clay, vegetable fibers, wood, metal, textiles, and stone which represent many different craft traditions.
| Author | : Captivating History |
| Publisher | : Captivating History |
| Total Pages | : 238 |
| Release | : 2020-06-16 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781647488048 |
If you want to discover the captivating history of Mexico, then keep reading... Two captivating manuscripts in one book: History of Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Mexican History, Starting from the Rise of Tenochtitlan through Maximilian's Empire to the Mexican Revolution and the Zapatista Indigenous Uprising The Mexican Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Mexican Civil War and How Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata Impacted Mexico Before the modern country was born in 1821, the territory that today comprises 32 states and few small islands was inhabited by ancient dynasties and kingdoms of warriors, astronomers, priests, temples for human sacrifice, and, surprisingly, some of the largest cities in the world. It is estimated that the sacred city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan Peninsula, was larger than Paris at its height of splendor. This fascinating journey through Mexico's history, from its amazing pre-Hispanic past to the end of the 20th century, will reveal more surprises than the reader can imagine. In the words of the self-proclaimed Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, "Mexico has magic. I looked for that magic, and I found it there." Here are just some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book: The Era of Empires The Spanish-Aztec War and New Spain The Birth of a Nation "From the Halls of Montezuma..." The Big Division "The Most Beautiful Empire in the World" In the Times of Don Porfirio The Mexican Revolution The Cristeros The Second World War and the Mexican Miracle End of Century Pangs And much, much more! Here are just some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book: The Comet The Strong Man of the Americas Francisco and the Spirits Victory Comes Too Soon The Wicked Ambassador Victoriano Huerta Two Hurricanes The Convention of Aguascalientes The Presidential Chair Huerta Strikes Back The Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Centaur and the General: Pershing's Punitive Expedition The Zimmermann Telegram Aftermath And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the History of Mexico and the Mexican Revolution, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
