Synopses & Reviews
Never before have the world's nations been so interdependent. A global culture has started to appear, even in some of the world's most remote areas. And while the process of globalization has changed the way people see themselves and the world around them, it also has made people more aware of foreign cultures and curious about the beliefs, attitudes, and experiences that have shaped life in countries other than their own. With the Brief History series, readers now can explore the fascinating and diverse stories of nations and peoples around the world. The Brief History series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each volume in the series covers a specific country and offers a concise history--past and present-of the struggles and triumphs of the peoples and cultures that have called that country home. Providing a sweeping, engaging narrative of the area's history, each volume looks at the key factors that have shaped the nation and the lives of its people, from ancient times through the present. Touching on factors as diverse as the development of the economy to the role of women in society to changes in the political landscape, these comprehensive volumes provide the key background information readers need to put current global events in historical perspective. Approximately 40 photographs and illustrations, maps, interesting box features, appendixes--offering basic facts about the country, a chronology, bibliographic sources, and suggested reading--as well as a general index make each of these volumes solid references perfect for every library. Covering all of Mexico'shistory--from the rise of the first civilization of North America continuing through the cataclysm of the Spanish conquest and the explosive revolution of Zapata and Pancho Villa to the democratic reforms that ended 70 years of PRI-party domination of Mexican politics--"A Brief History of Mexico, Revised Edition brings readers up to date on Mexico's history and helps them understand the deeper significance of recent events. A new introduction, new appendixes, and new photographs complete this thoroughly updated edition.