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"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Analyzes Camacho's campaign for the governorship of Puebla and his efforts to build alliances with workers, peasants, and the political and economic elites. Explores the links between local power and national politics during the Cárdenas years"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Cuenta la vida del cura Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, las obras que cumplió donde sea que se le mandara, y el papel que tuvo en la revolución para la independencia de México.

"Superb guide to a collection of documents from 1746-1823 given to Univ. Iberoamericana by philanthropist Manuel Arango Arías. Volume contains many papers relating to Miguel Hidalgo and family, as well as a large group devoted to independence. Excellent indices make this work a model of its kind. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Cua les son los usos y abusos de los y las mexicanas en el siglo XXI? Co mo piensan, co mo actu an, que palabras comunes usan? De do nde vienen las familias; co mo gobiernan en Me xico los presidentes; que uso le dan a las leyes? Preguntas que la prestigiada autora del bestseller, "Manual de la gente bien" quiere responder de manera directa, divertida, para hacer sonrei r a los mexicanos y las mexicanas, pero que tambie n los extranjeros residentes en Me xico o fuera del pai s comprendan a esta parte del mundo donde decir " si " puede ser " no", o donde es comu n utilizar palabras amable en...