Explore Mexico’s landscapes, people, and institutions through a classic travelogue and map-based survey. This edition surveys the country’s physical features, major rivers, climate, agriculture, and the systems that shape daily life—from education to governance and the economy.
The book highlights how Mexican cities organize schooling, public works, and administration; details the country’s rich mineral resources; and explains the influence of the church on society and property. It blends geographic description with snapshots of commerce, mining districts, and historic routes used by travelers and officials in earlier eras.
Ideal for readers of historical geography, exploration narratives, and those curious about the foundations of Mexico’s institutions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an account of Mexico in the 1840s, derived from the author's travels through the country. The author provides a concise overview of Mexico's history and geography, including its boundaries, physical features, mineral resources, and major cities, based on available sources from the previous fifty or so years. The book includes insights into Mexico's social and political environment of the time, with a particular focus on the country's racial and class landscape, including the large indigenous population and the small but powerful mixed-race elite. The author draws upon historical sources as well as their own observations to provide a nuanced perspective on Mexican society in the context of its history of Spanish colonialism. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about Mexico in the 1840s. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331721178_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331721178
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331721178
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 74 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331721172
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