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Author:   Philip Russell
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.020kg
ISBN:  

9780415842778

ISBN 10:   0415842778
Pages:   460
Publication Date:   15 September 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables Preface Section I: The First Three Millennia Chapter 1: Mesoamerica Chapter 2: The Conquest of Mexico, 1519–1521 Chapter 3: Three Centuries of Colonial Rule, 1521–1810 Chapter 4: Colonial Society Chapter 5: From Corn to Capitalism, 1521–1810 Section II: The Nineteenth Century, 1810-1909 Chapter 6: The End of Spanish Rule, 1810–1821 Chapter 7: Nationhood, 1821–1855 Chapter 8: Shifting Boundaries Chapter 9: Juárez and Díaz, 1855–1909 Section III: The Early Twentieth Century, 1910-1940 Chapter 10: The Mexican Revolution, 1910-1916 Chapter 11: Institutionalizing the New Regime, 1917–1940 Section IV: The Late Twentieth Century, 1941-2000 Chapter 12: After Cárdenas, 1940-1970 Chapter 13: Politics in Times of Crisis, 1971–2000 Chapter 14: Plunging Back into the International Market, 1971–2000 Section V: The Twenty-First Century Chapter 15: Twenty-First Century Mexico Index

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This book fills an important need for Mexican history courses. It deftly balances content and scope to provide a thorough yet accessible treatment of Mexico's history. Its attention to international context, social and economic developments, and its inclusion of primary documents make it eminently suited for the college classroom. -Kevin M. Gannon, Grand View University The Essential History of Mexico is a highly accessible yet comprehensive introduction to Mexico, from the earliest indigenous societies to the present day, through the Conquest, Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and beyond. It is a powerful resource for understanding Mexico's international relations, including Mexican immigration to the U.S., and for anyone engaged in global settings where the knowledge of Mexico is indispensible. -Miles Rodriguez, Bard College This comprehensive and thorough synthesis of Mexican history is tailor-made for a survey of Mexico course. From its clear prose to the fascinating primary sources it includes, this text will keep students both engaged and interested. -Alex Avina, Florida State University

This book fills an important need for Mexican history courses. It deftly balances content and scope to provide a thorough yet accessible treatment of Mexico's history. Its attention to international context, social and economic developments, and its inclusion of primary documents make it eminently suited for the college classroom. -Kevin M. Gannon, Grand View University The Essential History of Mexico is a highly accessible yet comprehensive introduction to Mexico, from the earliest indigenous societies to the present day, through the Conquest, Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and beyond. It is a powerful resource for understanding Mexico's international relations, including Mexican immigration to the U.S., and for anyone engaged in global settings where the knowledge of Mexico is indispensible. -Miles Rodriguez, Bard College This comprehensive and thorough synthesis of Mexican history is tailor-made for a survey of Mexico course. From its clear prose to the fascinating primary sources it includes, this text will keep students both engaged and interested. -Alex Avina, Florida State University

This book fills an important need for Mexican history courses. It deftly balances content and scope to provide a thorough yet accessible treatment of Mexico's history. Its attention to international context, social and economic developments, and its inclusion of primary documents make it eminently suited for the college classroom. -Kevin M. Gannon, Grand View University The Essential History of Mexico is a highly accessible yet comprehensive introduction to Mexico, from the earliest indigenous societies to the present day, through the Conquest, Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and beyond. It is a powerful resource for understanding Mexico's international relations, including Mexican immigration to the U.S., and for anyone engaged in global settings where the knowledge of Mexico is indispensible. -Miles Rodriguez, Bard College This comprehensive and thorough synthesis of Mexican history is tailor-made for a survey of Mexico course. From its clear prose to the fascinating primary sources it includes, this text will keep students both engaged and interested. -Alex Avina, Florida State University

Author Information

Phillip Russell is an independent historian from Austin, Texas, and the author of Mexico under Salinas.

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