{"product_id":"the-essential-history-of-mexico-9780415842785","title":"The Essential History of Mexico","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full text of \u003cem\u003eThe History of Mexico: From Pre-Conquest to Present\u003c\/em\u003e traces the last 500 years of Mexican history, from the indigenous empires devastated by the Spanish conquest through the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-century, including the election of 2012. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book offers a straightforward chronological survey of Mexican history from pre-colonial times to the present, and includes a glossary as well as numerous images and tables for comprehensive study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis version, \u003cem\u003eThe Essential History of Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e, streamlines and updates the text of the full first edition to make it easier for classroom use. Helpful pedagogy has been added for contextualization and support, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side world and Mexican timelines at the beginning of each chapter that place the national events from each chapter in broader global context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolded keywords that draw attention to important terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book fills an important need for Mexican history courses. It deftly balances content and scope to provide a thorough yet accessible treatment of Mexico’s history. Its attention to international context, social and economic developments, and its inclusion of primary documents make it eminently suited for the college classroom.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kevin M. Gannon, \u003ci\u003eGrand View University\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Essential History of Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly accessible yet comprehensive introduction to Mexico, from the earliest indigenous societies to the present day, through the Conquest, Independence, the Mexican Revolution, and beyond. It is a powerful resource for understanding Mexico's international relations, including Mexican immigration to the U.S., and for anyone engaged in global settings where the knowledge of Mexico is indispensible.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Miles Rodríguez, \u003cem\u003eBard College\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This comprehensive and thorough synthesis of Mexican history is tailor-made for a survey of Mexico course. From its clear prose to the fascinating primary sources it includes, this text will keep students both engaged and interested.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Alex Aviña, \u003ci\u003eFlorida State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection I: The First Three Millennia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Mesoamerica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Conquest of Mexico, 1519–1521\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Three Centuries of Colonial Rule, 1521–1810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Colonial Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: From Corn to Capitalism, 1521–1810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection II: The Nineteenth Century, 1810-1909\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The End of Spanish Rule, 1810–1821\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Nationhood, 1821–1855\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Shifting Boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Juárez and Díaz, 1855–1909\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection III: The Early Twentieth Century, 1910-1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Mexican Revolution, 1910-1916\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Institutionalizing the New Regime, 1917–1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection IV: The Late Twentieth Century, 1941-2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: After Cárdenas, 1940-1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Politics in Times of Crisis, 1971–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Plunging Back into the International Market, 1971–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection V: The Twenty-First Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Twenty-First Century Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018205200727,"sku":"9780415842785","price":61.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415842785.jpg?v=1750776011","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-essential-history-of-mexico-9780415842785","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}