Cultura mexicana moderna en el siglo XVIII

"Revisionist view of the traditional interpretation of 1923 revolt as a reaction against Obregón's imposition of Calles. Authors study four different regional revolts between 1923-24, all with different leaders and provoked by different causes: Rómulo Figueroa in Guerrero, Enrique Estrada in Jalisco, Guadalupe Sánchez in Veracruz, and Fortunato Maycotte in Oaxaca. Rebels failed because of a lack of central control or unifying program. Adolfo de la Huerta played only a 'decorative role' in the armed movement against Obregón"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Francisco Villa es un �cono indiscutible de la revoluci�n mexicana, en la cultura de masas fue erigido como el defensor de las causas populares, su biograf�a es una mezcla de historia y leyenda, su nombre es ampliamente reconocido, no obstante, la construcci�n de su mito ha dejado de lado una parte oscura que autores filovillistas han negado, minimizado e incluso justificado: los cr�menes cometidos contra la poblaci�n civil.En algunas localidades del norte de M�xico es el resentimiento y el dolor lo que evoca la figura del legendario guerrillero. Hombres mujeres y ni�os de...

"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

The main body of the book is the facsimile and transcription of the collection of themanuscript and typed letters and telegraphs mailed between artist Frida Kahlo and doctor LeoEloesser, and enriched with contributions written by experts in art and medicine such as CarlosMonsivais, Teresa del Conde, Juan Pascoe, and others. The group of letters corresponds to 3phases covering from 1936 to 1951: The first part reflects a courteous friendship and a paternalrelationship of total confidence and where she consults him for all medical and personal matters. The second part of the correspondence airs ...