Modern Mexican History (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Herbert Ingram Priestley

 
9781330962190: Modern Mexican History (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the story of Mexico from its physical landscape to its pivotal turning points. This nonfiction work surveys how geography, climate, and natural resources shape society, then follows the long arc from Spanish colonization through the modern era, including the Mexican Revolution and the reform era.


With sections on geography, agriculture, indigenous peoples, colonial government, and the 20th‑century upheavals, the book presents a structured overview of how Mexico’s systems—the church, the state, and land—interact and transform over time. It places emphasis on the connections between land, labor, policy, and national identity, offering a detailed guide to the forces that shaped the nation.



  • Geography, climate zones, and major physical features that influence settlement and production

  • Historical layers from colonization to independence, illustration of church and state roles

  • Social conditions, education, and the evolution of Mexican society through reform and revolution

  • Critical events around land, mining, oil, and foreign influence that shaped policy


Ideal for readers seeking a scholar‑level overview of Mexico’s past, with careful attention to political and economic forces that still matter today.

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