The Mexican Frontier, 1821-1846: The American Southwest Under Mexico
(Part of the Histories of the American Frontier Series and Histories of the American Frontier Series Series)
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Book Overview
The quarter-century of Mexican sovereignty over the land that is today the American Southwest was a period of turmoil and transition. Between 1821 and 1846, Mexico Citys ties to the far northern frontier were steadily weakened by domestic political and social strife as well as by foreign economic encroachment. The gradual loss of social and economic links and the eventual lapse of political allegiance is perceptively reinterpreted from the Mexican perspective by Professor Weber. The book is essential reading for all who are interested in the history of the West and the Southwest. The late Ray Allen Billington praised the book as meticulously prepared, sparklingly written, and brilliantly interpreted. Its perspective will affect all writing on western history for a generation to come.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0826306020
ISBN13:9780826306029
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:University of New Mexico Press
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
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19th Century Americas History Latin America Modern (16th-21st Centuries) State & LocalCustomer Reviews
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A useful reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a useful book for both students and teachers alike. Putting the Mexican frontier in perspective is a formidable task, but by using first hand accounts from all walks of life, the reader can develope an accurate image. The only negative comment is the lack of more period illustrations. Most aspects of frontier life are covered, from the clergy to the military. Both the positive and the negative views are included.
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