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A Concise History of Mexico (Cambridge Concise Histories)

By Brian R. Hamnett

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0521581206, 9780521581202, 9780511007842
LCC
F1226 .H36 1999
Open Library ID
OL390287M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7458697 bytes)
Pages
352\354
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Modern Mexico, founded after Independence from Spain in 1821, was created out of a long and disparate historical inheritance that has constantly influenced its evolution. Tackling the complex and colorful history of Mexico is a formidable task. Brian Hamnett undertakes this challenge in his Concise History, beginning with a brief examination of contemporary issues, while the book as a whole--ranging from the Olmecs to the present day--combines a chronological and thematic approach while highlighting long-term issues and controversies. Author Hamnett takes account of that past and pays attention to the pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial influence. Mexico's economic problems are given special treatment together with political analysis and attention to social and cultural factors. His prime objective is to make the book accessible to general readers, including those interested in gaining a broad knowledge of the country and those across the professions anxious to secure a rapid but secure understanding of a subject where there are few starting points.

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