Dictionary of Mexican Rulers, 1325-1997

by Juana Vazquez-Gomez

Overview

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 chapters—The Aztec Empire, The Conquest and Viceroyalty, From Independence to the Díaz 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313300493
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/28/1997
Series:	Contributions to the Study of Music
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

JUANA VÁZQUEZ-GÓMEZ 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 México, 1325-1989 (1989).

Table of Contents

Preface
The Aztecs, 1325-1524
Encounter, Conquest, and the Colonial Period, 1502-1821
From the War of Independence to the Díaz 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

Editorial Reviews

A reference on groups that have governed Mexico from 1325 to 1997, with sections on the Aztecs, the colonial period, the period between the War of Independence and the D<'i>az dictatorship, and the modern period from 1910 to 1997. Each section opens with a brief overview, followed by entries on each ruler's accomplishments and failures. Includes a glossary, a chronology, and lists of acronyms, political parties, and documents. Useful for students and researchers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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