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.
目錄:
Chronology
Preface
1 Mexico in perspective
2. The pre-Columbian era
3. The European incursion, 1519–1620
4. New Spain, 1620–1770: Spanish colonialism and American
society
5. Destabilisation and fragmentation, 1770–1867
6. Reconstruction, 1867–1940
7. The monopoly party, 1940–2000
8. The Fox administration, 2000–2006
9. Cultural developments since Independence
Final comments
Bibliography