Description
With impressive research and more than 300 images from private and non-private collections, 100 Events in the History of Mexico is an atypical selection of the events across history that have shaped brand new Mexico, its culture, and its people. Entries cover topics such as:
• archaeological and non secular foundations
• wars and uprisings for independence
• development of a national identity
• major civic monuments and buildings
• the Olympics and sports all the way through the nation
• the development of finance, business, and international trade
• the accomplishments of civil society
• urban planning and the development of Mexico City
• the women’s vote
• popular culture through the lens of literature, film, music, theater, and television
• creation of the National Autonomous University of Mexico
• technological and industrial revolutions
• the Golden Age of Mexican cinema
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