Una revolución pacífica

"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Articles and letters by Cosío Villegas and other scholars, previously published in various periodicals, discussing the Mexican Revolution, the Partido Revolucionario Institucional, and Armando R. Pareyón Azpeitia.

Ignacio Comonfort fue un mexicano sobresaliente del siglo XIX. Destacado militar y político poblano, fue diputado, Ministro de Guerra, y Presidente de la República. Fue protagonista en varios momentos definitorios del país y se convirtió en un individuo ejemplar de la historia mexicana. Conoce la vida de uno de los arquitectos de la soberanía del Estado Mexicano.

In "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" we are present in the last moments of the lif e of a powerful man, one who was a revolutionary soldier, a lover without passion, and a father without a family. Carlos Fuentes reveals in this novel the thoughts of an elderly man who can no longer fend for himself; the man is confronted with an imminent and torturous death, but his will does not allow him to be defeated.