Las intendencias de la Nueva España

Una de los acervos fotográficos mávlaiosos de México es, sin duda, el que formóla familia Casasola y sus colaboradores. De esta colección lo más renombrado es el registro del movimiento armado de 1910 que captaron Augustín Victor y su hermano Miguel; no obstante, aunque es lo más famoso quizá no sea lo más relevante. El interés de esta publicación es dar a conocer la parte del Fondo Casasola poco conocida y sin embargo importante para el conocimiento en imágenes de la cuidad de México de las primeras décadas del siglo XX. Se trata por lo tanto de rescatar el retrato de una...

"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.

"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.

"Long overdue biography of the 'always bridesmaid' of the early republic. Author says much more about the political maneuvers of the period, concentrating on personalities of the Mexican elite. Somewhat useful"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.