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.
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.
John W. Sherman is professor of history at Wright State University. His books include The Mexican Right and Latin America in Crisis. Visit his website here: https://www.johnwsherman.net
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Preface Note about the Cover Images Part I: Ancient Civilizations Chapter 1 Great Pyramids in the Highlands Chapter 2 The Maya of Yucatán Chapter 3 Olmecs, Téenek, Aztecs Chapter 4 Conquests Part II: Colonial Centuries Chapter 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 Modernity Chapter 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 Rebellion Chapter 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 Power Chapter 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
Preface Note about the Cover Images Part I: Ancient Civilizations Chapter 1 Great Pyramids in the Highlands Chapter 2 The Maya of Yucatán Chapter 3 Olmecs, Téenek, Aztecs Chapter 4 Conquests Part II: Colonial Centuries Chapter 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 Modernity Chapter 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 Rebellion Chapter 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 Power Chapter 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
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