| Title | : | Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946: An Introduction |
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| ISBN | : | 0803224478 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780803224476 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2009 |
This accessible and gripping account guides the reader through the intricacies of the revolution, focusing on the revolutionaries as a group and the implementation of social and political changes. In this volume written for the revolution's centennial, William H. Beezley and Colin M. MacLachlan recount how the revolutionary generation laid the foundation for a better life for all Mexicans.
Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946: An Introduction Reviews
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This was a fantastic introduction to the Mexican Revolution. The authors divide the Revolution into several chronological chapters, each of which uses clear writing to describe the fascinating drama of this period. I especially appreciate the supporting material - photographs, bibliography, notes, even a list at the end of "25 Outstanding Books on Revolutionary Mexico". The Mexican Revolution used to feel overwhelming due to the sheer number of characters that were involved, so I appreciate that the authors were able to take the inherently-hectic revolution and were able to make sense of it through this book.
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This breezy, textbook-style overview outlines the contours of the Mexican Revolution. Reading it increased my understanding of what I assume is a standard interpretation of the event, but it leaves wanting to reading something about the Revolution that is more transparent about sources and more grounded in the historiography.
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Good primer/introductory text on the Mexican Revolution and its consequences.
