Economic History of Mexico - Contested Conquest, Ambiguous Development: 1519-2000

After a turbulent modern history of conquest and colonialism, Mexico has developed as an economy which may be emerging but still displays significant levels of poverty, particularly in relation to its neighbour to the north, the United States.

List of contents

Introduction 1. "New" World, New Rulers, New Rules 2. A Century of Shocks 3.A Century of Revolutions and "Miracles" Epilogue Data Appendix Index

About the author

Richard J Salvucci was a tenured Associate Professor (Mexican History) at the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Economics at Trinity University. He is the author of two books Textiles and Capitalism: An Economic History of the Obrajes, 1539-1840 and Politics, Markets and Mexico's "London Debt" 1823-1887 and has been elected a Corresponding Member of the Academia Mexicana de la Historia in Mexico City.

Summary

After a turbulent modern history of conquest and colonialism, Mexico has developed as an economy which may be emerging but still displays significant levels of poverty, particularly in relation to its neighbour to the north, the United States.

Product details

• Authors: Richard J Salvucci
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032874197
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3287419-7
• No. of pages: 140
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Mexico, Ethnic Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, Colonialism & imperialism, Economic history, International Economics, Regional Studies, Political Economy, Colonialism and imperialism, Regional / International studies, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Development economics & emerging economies, History and Archaeology, Development economics and emerging economies, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Hispanic & Latino Studies