A Concise History of Mexico
$24.99 USD
Part of Cambridge Concise Histories
- Author: Brian R. Hamnett, University of Essex
- Date Published: January 2005
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9780511038679
Find out more about Cambridge eBooks
$
24.99 USD
Adobe eBook Reader
Looking for an inspection copy?
This title is not currently available on inspection
-
Mexico's fascinating complexities are difficult to approach. This illustrated Concise History begins with a brief examination of contemporary issues, while the book as a whole - ranging from the Olmecs to the present day - combines a chronological and thematic approach while highlighting long-term issues and controversies. Modern Mexico, founded after independence from Spain in 1821, was created out of a long and disparate historical inheritance which has constantly influenced its evolution. This book takes account of that past and pays attention to the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial influence. Mexico's economic problems are given historical treatment together with political analysis and attention to social and cultural factors. The book's prime objective is accessibility to readers, including those interested in gaining a broad general knowledge of the country and those across the professions anxious to secure a rapid but secure understanding of a subject where there are few starting points.
Read more- An integrated illustrated account of Mexico's history, politics, society, economy, etc, from the early Indians to the present day
- Pays continuous attention to Mexico's relationship with the USA on many levels, from politics and the balance of power to drug trafficking and border immigration
- Takes a fresh approach to the history of Mexico and its periodisation, and how the meaning of the past is integrated with the country of today
Reviews & endorsements
' … the book … invites debate among scholars. General readers will find it a useful … introduction to Mexican history.' The Times Literary Supplement
Customer reviews
Not yet reviewed
Be the first to review
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: January 2005
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9780511038679
- contains: 45 b/w illus. 6 maps
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Mexico in perspective
2. The pre-Columbian era
3. The European incursion, 1519–1620
4. New Spain, 1620–1770: Spanish colonialism and American society
5. Destabilisation and fragmentation, 1770–1867
6. Reconstruction, 1867–1940
7. The Monopoly Party, 1940–2000
Final comments
Bibliography.
Sorry, this resource is locked
Please register or sign in to request access. If you are having problems accessing these resources please email [email protected]
Register Sign in» Proceed
You are now leaving the Cambridge University Press website. Your eBook purchase and download will be completed by our partner www.ebooks.com. Please see the permission section of the www.ebooks.com catalogue page for details of the print & copy limits on our eBooks.
Continue ×Are you sure you want to delete your account?
This cannot be undone.
Thank you for your feedback which will help us improve our service.
If you requested a response, we will make sure to get back to you shortly.
×