Author: José Vasconcelos

May 23, 2011 José Vasconcelos 12 comments

A Mexican Lesson for Americans:
An Excerpt from José Vasconcelos, A Brief History of Mexico

Father Miguel Hidalgo leading the multi-racial Mexican populace in rebellion against Spain (Mural by Juan O'Gorman)

Father Miguel Hidalgo leading the multi-racial Mexican populace in rebellion against Spain (Mural by Juan O'Gorman)

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Translated by César Tort

Translator’s Note:

The following excerpt is taken from the chapter on “Independence” in A Brief History of Mexico (more…)

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