Mexico: Picturesque, Political, Progressive (1888)
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ISBN10: 1166978613
ISBN13: 9781166978617
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166978617
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mexico: Picturesque, Political, Progressive is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Blake and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's travels and experiences in Mexico during the late 19th century. The book is divided into three parts: picturesque, political, and progressive. In the first part, Blake provides a vivid description of Mexico's natural beauty, including its mountains, deserts, and tropical forests. She also describes the architecture, art, and traditions of the Mexican people, highlighting their unique cultural identity.The second part of the book focuses on Mexico's political landscape, including its history of colonialism and its struggle for independence. Blake provides an in-depth analysis of the country's political system, including the role of the president, the military, and the church. She also discusses the social and economic conditions of the Mexican people, including their struggles with poverty and inequality.The final part of the book explores Mexico's progress towards modernization and industrialization. Blake discusses the country's infrastructure development, including its railways, telegraph lines, and ports. She also highlights the role of education and technology in Mexico's progress, as well as the challenges it faces in achieving further advancement.Overall, Mexico: Picturesque, Political, Progressive provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the history, culture, and politics of Mexico during the late 19th century. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the country's rich and complex history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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