A complete, accessible, and nonacademic history of Mexico for general readers, this volume is a solidly researched introduction to a surprisingly multicultural, multifaceted nation. Presenting Mexico as it is and often with a refreshing wit and humor, this history puts flesh and bones on the dusty figures of the past while shedding light on the common humanity of the uncom A complete, accessible, and nonacademic history of Mexico for general readers, this volume is a solidly researched introduction to a surprisingly multicultural, multifaceted nation. Presenting Mexico as it is and often with a refreshing wit and humor, this history puts flesh and bones on the dusty figures of the past while shedding light on the common humanity of the uncommon humans who created this unique country and its culture. From Mayans and Spanish conquistadors to guerillas and tourist invasions, the full thread of Mexican history is told here in a fresh, lively, uncompromising narrative for scholars, general readers, and generations to come.
Gods, Gachupines and Gringos: A People's History of Mexico
A complete, accessible, and nonacademic history of Mexico for general readers, this volume is a solidly researched introduction to a surprisingly multicultural, multifaceted nation. Presenting Mexico as it is and often with a refreshing wit and humor, this history puts flesh and bones on the dusty figures of the past while shedding light on the common humanity of the uncom A complete, accessible, and nonacademic history of Mexico for general readers, this volume is a solidly researched introduction to a surprisingly multicultural, multifaceted nation. Presenting Mexico as it is and often with a refreshing wit and humor, this history puts flesh and bones on the dusty figures of the past while shedding light on the common humanity of the uncommon humans who created this unique country and its culture. From Mayans and Spanish conquistadors to guerillas and tourist invasions, the full thread of Mexican history is told here in a fresh, lively, uncompromising narrative for scholars, general readers, and generations to come.
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Linda Pierce –
Excellent, easy to read, history of Mexico. I'm not much of a reader of pure history (vs. historical fiction), but the author's informal writing style kept my interest. Excellent, easy to read, history of Mexico. I'm not much of a reader of pure history (vs. historical fiction), but the author's informal writing style kept my interest.
Ramon4 –
Excellent one-volume history of Mexico for the casual reader. The chapters are all short, and the writing is anecdotal in style. The author has a good command of all the historical events, and then add little tidbits of trivia. For instance, here is Mr. Grabman’s story about the invention of chewing gum: “In exile, Santa Ana did more for the Mexican economy than he ever did as president. Typical for him, it was a result of his personal vanity, and he was unable to understand its importance. For Excellent one-volume history of Mexico for the casual reader. The chapters are all short, and the writing is anecdotal in style. The author has a good command of all the historical events, and then add little tidbits of trivia. For instance, here is Mr. Grabman’s story about the invention of chewing gum: “In exile, Santa Ana did more for the Mexican economy than he ever did as president. Typical for him, it was a result of his personal vanity, and he was unable to understand its importance. For a time, he lived on Staten Island, New York, where he rented a room from a candy maker. North Americans had poor dental hygiene and paid no attention to how their teeth looked. Mexicans, including Santa Ana, worried about their teeth, which they kept clean by chewing chicle, a rubbery plant sap. The candy maker thought the ex-general’s chicle tasted awful but wasn’t bad if it was mixed with mint and dipped in sugar. He sold Santa Ana’s candy-coated tooth-cleanser as Chiclets. Mr. Adams, the landlord, became rich and famous as the inventor of chewing gum and created an entirely new agricultural export for Mexican farmers. Santa Ana never received the credit nor any profit from the idea.”
Bria –
This was a bit of a back burner book for me. I don't usually read multiple books at once, so I started this one, then found something else I "needed" to read on a time schedule as they were library loaners and put this one on the back burner. It was ok. This book mostly highlights the political plays of Mexico's history... which is actually more entertaining than it sounds. The author must have sucked all the entertaining moments out of Mexican political history. I generally don't like reading p This was a bit of a back burner book for me. I don't usually read multiple books at once, so I started this one, then found something else I "needed" to read on a time schedule as they were library loaners and put this one on the back burner. It was ok. This book mostly highlights the political plays of Mexico's history... which is actually more entertaining than it sounds. The author must have sucked all the entertaining moments out of Mexican political history. I generally don't like reading politics-- all the names get confusing-- but there were some legitimate hilarious moments in here and they weren't few and far between! That being said, I was really look for something more focused on the culture aspects of Mexico. Not to say politics don't have a say in culture and vice versa, but there were maybe 2 or 3 chapters that really delved into the culture. At least it wasn't textbook dry! Probably the only reason I could stomach this and finish it!
Sue –
Read about 1/3 of this and found it interesting. However, my attention was diverted to other reads and I abandoned this one. It's on my Nook, so maybe later. Read about 1/3 of this and found it interesting. However, my attention was diverted to other reads and I abandoned this one. It's on my Nook, so maybe later.
Richard Faris –
Time to get to know 100+ Million of our nearest neighbors. Get some knowledge on "pozole" to US invasions.... Gods, Gachupines and Gringos. Time to get to know 100+ Million of our nearest neighbors. Get some knowledge on "pozole" to US invasions.... Gods, Gachupines and Gringos.
David –
interesting, but not great writing.
William –
An extensive but brief history of Mexico. It delivers everything you should know about Mexico in an enlightening and fun way.
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