La crisis Obregón-Calles y el estado mexicano

"Important contribution for understanding the crucial transitional regime of Manuel Avila Camacho (1940-46). Series of detailed essays explores Mexico's public policy during the period, particularly its international linkages to and role in hemispheric defense. Also examines development of important labor movements and the composition of corporatist interest groups. Includes an imaginative interpretation of cultural contributions by Carlos Monsiváis"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

Warm. Colorful. Huge. Welcome to Mexico! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Mexico's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.

A bestselling historian recounts the epic clash that ended the Renaissance and pushed Islam to the gates of Vienna In Warriors of God and Dogs of God, James Reston, Jr., brought two epochal events in the struggle between Islam and Christendom to readers eager to understand the roots of the present-day conflict. With his unwavering eye for detail, Reston now weaves a captivating narrative that examines a pivotal period in that centuries- long war, which found Europe at its most vulnerable and Islam on the attack. This saga of colliding worlds is propelled by two astonishing young...

A medio camino entre la historia literaria y la interpretación histórica, Philippe Ollé-Laprune ofrece una sucinta y completa introducción a una literatura que siempre ha intentado liberarse de la influencia del poder: de los curas, soldados y administradores del pasado como de los autores contemporáneos que gozan de numerosas becas, cargos públicos e incentivos, pero que, a la vez, enfrentan una de las redes más pobres para la difusión del libro.

Las emigraciones hacia América, y los procesos migratorios que han ligado Euskal Herria con otras regiones de su entorno, han sido uno de los elementos persistentes en la historia vasca, que en gran medida caracterizan su evolución, y cuya impronta se halla presente en su propio desarrollo social, político y económico. Por tanto, la presencia de los vascos más allá de sus fronteras constituye un elemento necesario para la comprensión de la historia del país, dentro de la cual las migraciones no pueden entenderse como un factor extraño, sino como una realidad fuertemente imbricada en...