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This engaging book provides a brief, accessible introduction to the broad sweep of Mexican history, from pre-contact civilizations to the present. Focusing on political and economic processes, John Sherman provides a clear narrative enhanced with a rich array of maps and illustrations.
Sommario
Preface
Note about the Cover Images
Part I: Ancient CivilizationsChapter 1 Great Pyramids in the Highlands
Chapter 2 The Maya of Yucatán
Chapter 3 Olmecs, Téenek, Aztecs
Chapter 4 Conquests
Part II: Colonial CenturiesChapter 5 The Creation of New Spain
Chapter 6 Mid-Colonial Economics
Chapter 7 Mid-Colonial Society
Chapter 8 Late Colonial Reform and Revolt
Part III: Independence and ModernityChapter 9 The Insurmountable Divide
Chapter 10 Showdown with the Americans
Chapter 11 Juárez, War, and the French
Chapter 12 Age of the Railroad
Part IV: The Age of RebellionChapter 13 Twilight of the Porfirians
Chapter 14 The Season of Rebellions
Chapter 15 Return of the Strong Arm
Chapter 16 The Limits of Idealism
Part V: Structures of PowerChapter 17 Miguel Alemán-Legacy President
Chapter 18 PRI-Eminence
Chapter 19 Bombast, Boom, Bust
Chapter 20 Crisis and Control
Afterword
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Info autore
John W. Sherman is a Professor of History at Wright State University. He is the author of five books, including The Mexican Right and Latin America in Crisis.
Riassunto
This engaging book provides a brief, accessible introduction to the broad sweep of Mexican history, from pre-contact civilizations to the present. Focusing on political and economic processes, John Sherman provides a clear narrative, enhanced with a rich array of maps and illustrations.
