Reviews for Mexico:history

The average rating for Mexico:history based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-02-02 00:00:00 Patrick Kincaid Like all history books I read. It is very interesting in the first half, then tails to "Where you going with that?" In the beginning, he mentions the beginning of Mexico City and how it is runned by Columbians. The first Aztec Leader procreates more than Cromartie from the Jets with 21 kids. -Yeah, it starts really early with us Mexicans. Anyhow, the Aztecs take over cause they got so many and em. Then, it goes to more modern times in how the corruption begins and Cardenas is the only president to turn Mexico in the right direction but the power is too tempting for the rest. Annexation of Mexico is more interesting history of current 1900 history. It ends stupid talking about museums and uninteresting places around mexico city. This book was way cool before the spaniards showed up and brought catholicism because the priests were killing innocent people and virgins. Now, the priests just kill the dreams of young ones.

Review # 2 was written on 2020-08-14 00:00:00 Russell Ellis A decent, quick overview of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to present. Worth the effort. Echoing other reviewers, i know a TON more than i did prior. As they say, though, the victors write the history. Limited space is given to the indigenous peoples of the country after the arrival of Cortés, other than in their relation to the Spanish conquerors. Mention is made regarding disease, displacement, and involuntary servitude, but cursorily. Sections on Benito Juárez and Porfirio Díaz are very good. Regarding the Revolution of 1910-20, the author seems more intent on portraying the revolution as abunch of undisciplined adventurers (like Zapata and Villa) tear-assing around the country, wreaking havoc for its own sake. To be fair, he discusses the issues that caused the revolution, but he doesn't seem to respect those who fought in it. Happy i read this book, though, and look forward to visiting the country again after this covid sh*t is behind us.