A Concise History of Mexico (Cambridge Concise Histories)

by Brian R. Hamnett and Hamnett B.R.

Book Overview

Mexico's fascinating complexities are difficult to approach. This illustrated Concise History begins with a brief examination of contemporary issues, while the book as a whole - ranging from the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521618029
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.9" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

good intro

Concise history of mexico is just that. It gives you a run down through Mexican history from the Indian days to the present looking at different time periods as well as movements that have helped to define the country. The book describes how both internal influences such as the effect of the Catholic church as well as external influences like relations with the United States and Europe have affected Mexico's history and development. It also deals with the economics and political history of Mexico helping to give a better explanation of how Mexico has turned out the way that it has.

An ideal introduction to students of Mexican history.

In A Concise History of Mexico, back and white photos and drawings pepper a survey of Mexican history which makes for a perfect introduction for either general or high school readers. Chapters cover Mexican history from pre-Columbian times to modern times, providing an excellent and involving survey of Mexico's major periods of social and political change.