Colección documental sobre la independencia mexicana

"Important contribution for understanding the crucial transitional regime of Manuel Avila Camacho (1940-46). Series of detailed essays explores Mexico's public policy during the period, particularly its international linkages to and role in hemispheric defense. Also examines development of important labor movements and the composition of corporatist interest groups. Includes an imaginative interpretation of cultural contributions by Carlos Monsiváis"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

�--Benditos seamos los mexicanos, de derrota en derrota hemos abierto las puertas de la victoria definitiva. Se inicia la era de la raz�n, nuestro Siglo de las Luces. --�Y por cu�nto tiempo? --pregunt� Guillermo Prieto, el airecillo rampl�n de la tarde le sacud�a la cabellera leonada. Ignacio Ram�rez, llamado por sus amigos y enemigos El Nigromante, dud�; durante un instante se mes� la dispareja barba de chivo. Prieto no lo dej� seguir pensando: --Perd�n por mi ataque de pesimismo. �Acaso importa? Un segundo de fulgor, diez minutos, dos a�os... Y luego a volver a...

"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Letter from Ramos Arizpe to the governor of San Luis Potosi, informs him that a chain of prisoners will soon be passing through San Luis Potosi on their way to promote colonies in Texas, and that the governor should add his prisoners to the chain.