Name: Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 By Juana Vazquez-Gomez
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Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 by Juana Vazquez-Gomez

This user-friendly reference dictionary provides a quick guide to those who have governed Mexico from 1325 to 1997. It covers all rulers from the Aztec Empire to the current president, Ernesto Zedillo. The book provides an objective portrait of the political leadership and describes the circumstances surrounding major events. Arranged chronologically, with a glossary, appendixes, and name index, the book includes four main chaptersThe Aztec Empire, The Conquest and Viceroyalty, From Independence to the DIaz Dictatorship, and Revolution and Modern Mexico. Each chapter opens with a brief characterization of the period.

A practical guide to Mexico's long and complicated history, this book contains short biographical entries on each of the country's 185 rulers. Entries describe the main accomplishments and failures of each tenure. The book also includes an appendix describing Mexico's main plans, treaties, conspiracies, and constitutions.

About Juana Vazquez-Gomez

JUANA VAZQUEZ-GOMEZ is a freelance writer for publications such as the Los Angeles Times and LATINA Magazine and runs a translation service. She won the 6th annual Silver Feather Award for best travel story written in the Spanish language, published in the United States in 1981. She is author of Prontuario de Gobernantes de Mexico, 1325-1989 (1989).

Preface The Aztecs, 1325-1524 Encounter, Conquest, and the Colonial Period, 1502-1821 From the War of Independence to the Diaz Dictatorship, 1810-1910 Revolution and Modern Mexico, 1910-1997 Glossary Appendix A: Plans, Treaties, Conspiracies, and Constitutions since 1799 Appendix B: Names of Mexican Political Parties Appendix C: Acronyms Appendix D: Chronology Bibliography Index

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ISBN 13

9780313300493

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0313300496

Title

Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 by Juana Vazquez-Gomez

Author

Juana Vazquez-Gomez

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New

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Hardback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Year published

1997-10-28

Number of pages

208

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Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 Juana Vazquez-Gomez

Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 by Juana Vazquez-Gomez

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Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997 by Juana Vazquez-Gomez

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