Concise History of Mexico

Resumen del libro

The second edition of this accessible study of Mexico includes two new features, an examination of cultural developments since Independence from Spain in 1821 and a discussion of contemporary issues up to the time of publication. Several new plates with captions expand the thematic coverage in the book. The updated edition examines the administration of Vicente Fox, who came to power with the elections of 2000. The new sections reinforce the importance of Mexico's long and disparate history, from the Precolumbian era onwards, in shaping the country as it is today. This Concise History looks at Mexico from political, economic and cultural perspectives, and tackles controversial themes such as the impact of the Spanish Conquest and the struggle to establish an independent Mexico. A broad range of readers interested in the modern-day Americas should find here a helpful introduction to this vibrant and dynamic North-American society.

Biografía del autor

Es catedrático de historia, especialista en Latinoamérica, en la<br>Universidad de Essex. Ha viajado a lo largo y ancho del continente<br>americano y ha realizado estancias de investigación tanto en América<br>Latina como en España, poniendo especial atención en México. Sus<br>últimos trabajos incluyen estudios sobre el final del periodo colonial,<br>las luchas por la independencia y la trayectoria política de Benito<br>Juárez.