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Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and republican: a historical, geographical, political, statistical and social account of that country from the period of the in

Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and republican: a historical, geographical, political, statistical and social account of that country from the period of the in

Mayer, Brantz

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General Military HistoryGeneral World HistorySouth American History

ISBN10: 9353704308
ISBN13: 9789353704308
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.30
Height: 1.05 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Mexico is not a footnote to empire; it is a world in itself. Empires fall; borders are redrawn. In Volume II of Brantz Mayer's Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and republican, a meticulous nineteenth century Mexico observer gathers a historical geographical account that moves from the Spanish conquest of Mexico through the struggles of republican Mexico politics. Rich in civic detail and grounded reportage, it reads as a primary source chronicle of institutions, regions, and society, with an eye always on how power is made and unmade. Mayer sets the modern state against the deeper past, keeping the Aztec empire civilization in view while tracing the pressures of colonisation, independence, and reform. Written while questions of sovereignty and territory were still raw, it records how the republic was measured, counted, and mapped, making its statistical and social notices as revealing as its political narrative. The narrative extends to Mexican-American war history and the contested frontier, with pointed notices of New Mexico and California that speak directly to Mexican borderlands history. As a classic reference volume, it rewards the casual reader seeking a clear, vivid account, and it serves as a durable Latin American studies text for history students and scholars who value period perspective and breadth. For collectors, its period voice and scope stand apart on the shelf. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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