History of Mexico, 2nd Edition

This sweeping introduction unveils the fascinating, complex, and evolving history of Mexico—from its earliest settlement to the first decade of the 21st century.The History of Mexico: Second Edition provides a timely introduction to the United States' complex and fascinating neighbor, tracing Mexico's history from the arrival of the first humans through the first decade of the 21st century. This second edition provides an important update on Mexico since the historic 2000 presidential election. The History of Mexico is an authoritative examination of the diverse factors that have shaped the nation's experience. Coverage includes the Aztec Empire, the largest empire in MesoAmerica before the Spanish arrival; the period of Spanish dominance starting in the early 16th century; and Mexico’s history as an independent nation since 1821. With this broad analysis in hand, students will be well prepared to discuss and evaluate the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.Maps help students visualize Mexico’s geography and where events occurred A bibliography provides a broad list of works in English on Mexico's diverse history for further study

"This is an important book in the series of national histories because it provides a readable history of the United State’s neighbor to the south. The book is reasonably priced and is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries." - ARBAonline, "The reference follows the nation's political, social, and economic development, and offers a portrait of Mexico today. The first half of the book discusses the arrival of the first peoples and their society, their eventual conquest by the Spanish, and Mexico's attempts at self-rule in the 19th century. The second half of the book concentrates on Mexico's history from Porfirio Diaz in 1876 through the revolutionary and modern periods. This second edition contains a chapter on events since the 2000 election. The book is illustrated with b&w historical photos, and includes a timeline, an extensive list of notable figures, and a bibliographic essay of English-language works on specific historical periods." - Reference & Research Book News

J. Burton Kirkwood is professor of history at the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN.