This book, written by Michael C. Meyer and William L. Sherman, is a leading reference work on Mexican history. It covers the development of Mexican history from the pre-Columbian era, Spanish colonization, the struggle for independence, the republican era, the Mexican Revolution, and modern socio-political developments. With its detailed and analytical historical approach, this book is widely u…
This book provides a concise overview of New Mexico's history from the time of Native American settlement to its modern development. Myra Ellen Jenkins and Albert H. Schroeder outline the social, political, and cultural developments and changes that occurred in the region through key periods, including the Spanish colonial period, the Mexican era, and integration into the United States. Prepare…
For decades, Mexican leaders and scholars as well as outside observers have spoken of a Mexican university system in crisis, expressing concern over student political activism and violence, declining quality of instruction and facilities, crowded campuses, and lack of employment for graduates. When the government harshly suppressed a student movement in 1968, world attention focused on the turm…