Las voces de la ciudad

"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.

"Excellent compilation of 18 essays devoted to the Porfiriato. Especially recommended are Marichal on the 1888 debt conversion, Buve on conflict in the countryside, and Leticia Reina on the autonomy of indigenous villages. Major contribution to a re-evaluation of a complex period"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Cuenta la vida del cura Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, las obras que cumplió donde sea que se le mandara, y el papel que tuvo en la revolución para la independencia de México.

Garc a Cant es un historiador fuera de lo com n, sus textos van siempre m s all de la mera narraci n o del registro ex nime de los hechos. Son una exploraci n cr tica de la memoria hist rica mexicana; significan el rescate de una tradici n viva, y la puesta en cuesti n de las visiones hist ricas inertes: ni historicismo ni ret rica; Garc a Cant prefiere y practica la literatura pol tica como estilo del historiador.