El ejército en el México borbónico, 1760-1810

Este volumen incluye contribuciones de destacados especialistas que, en conjunto, brindan una visi n global de diversos aspectos de la realidad nacional. H ctor Fix-Zamudio analiza el poder judicial y sus transformaciones; Juan Rebolledo examina el sistema electoral; Germ n P rez y Samuel Le n estudian el sistema pol tico; H ctor Cuadra investiga la rector a econ mica del Estado, y Samuel Valencia eval a la actuaci n de M xico frente a las relaciones exteriores.

"Thorough study of the cathedral cabildo--the ruling body of the Episcopal church--in the important diocesis of Michoacán. Covers the entire colonial period. The cabildo is analyzed as a collegiate body aware of its historical identity, its responsibilities and duties, and its relationship with the bishop. Traces important nuances in the evolution of this body. Sustained by strong archival research, this is a commendable history of a key part of the secular church"--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 ...

El tercer volumen de la colecci n en torno a Humboldt y el segundo descubrimiento est dedicado a la presencia del viajero prusiano en M xico y a la trascendencia posterior de esta experiencia. Los ensayos que aqu presentamos, y que inician con el diario que Humboldt redact en la capital de la Nueva Espa a, registran distintas dimensiones de esta experiencia y la influencia posterior que proyect sobre la intelectualidad mexicana.