Una revolución pacífica

"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.

Jes s Reyes Heroles (1921-1985) llena una poca en el pensamiento contempor neo de M xico. En sus varias facetas como pol tico, jurista, administrador p blico, educador e historiador nos leg una fecunda labor creadora que hoy se ha podido integrar en estas Obras completas. En este primer volumen se recogen sus reflexiones te ricas sobre el Estado, el Estado de derecho, la raz n de estado, el derecho al trabajo y la ciencia pol tica, as como un profundo an lisis sobre la obra de Guicciardini y de Mirabeau.

"Translation into Spanish of an important early-18th-century report on the social and economic conditions of New Spain by a Frenchman at the service of Spain. The report offered many suggestions on improving the trade and economy of New Spain"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.