REVOLUTIONARY MEXICO: AN ANNOTATED LIST OF HISTORICAL SOURCES

An understanding of the current situation can be gained through learning the history of revolutionary Mexico. The following is an annotated list of pertinent history sources. These and other book titles are available in the Main Collection of Rohrbach Library.

Aguilar Camin, Hector. In the Shadow of the Mexican Revolution: Contemporary Mexican History, 1910-1989. Austin, Tx.: University of Texas Press, 1993.

F1234 A22513 1993

This book was written to provide a clear and concise format for students to study and learn of the Mexican revolution. It gives an overview of the time period 1910-1989. Each chapter covers a specific period during these 80-odd years of revolution, chaos and transition.

Beals, Carleton. Porfirio Diaz. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1959.

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A biography of Porfirio Diaz, the infamous dictator whose government would be overthrown on the eve of the revolution. The book is illustrated with photos of important figures in Diaz’s life, including personal as well as political advisors and adversaries. This book is a more private look at the dictator’s life, rather than a critique of his political views and policies.

Benjamin, Thomas. La Revolucion. Austin, Tx.: University of Texas Press, 2000.

F1234 B465 2000

The author, who has spent over twenty years studying the Mexican Revolution, looks at this event through lesser-known historical essays and minor political writings. These little known pamphlets, articles, and booklets offer readers the opportunity to understand the true significance of these writings.

Berry, Charles. The Reform in Oaxaca 1856-76. Lincoln, Neb.: University of Nebraska, 1981.

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This book looks at the political and social history of the Oaxaca region. The book covers approximately 100 years of history in the region and its role during the larger Mexican revolution. Maps, a listing of towns, population figures and other tables are included.

Cumberland, Charles. Mexican Revolution: Genesis Under Madero. New York: Greenwood Press, 1952.

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The book divides the revolution into three distinct stages: overthrow of the dictatorship, subsequent chaos and violence, and lastly, the attempt at reform. Central to this book is the Presidency of Francisco Madero, President of Mexico from 1911-1913. His brief control of power was in the midst of the bloodiest years of the revolution. A look at this life and career are described in this book.

Hart, John M. Revolutionary Mexico: the Coming and Process of the Mexican Revolution. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1987.

F 1234 H3 1987

This work takes a closer look at agriculture, labor, and other economic forces that helped shaped the revolution, particularly from the 19^th century. The Porfirian economy, indigenous peoples, women, and the role of the Catholic Church are some of the topics explored in this work.

Henderson, Peter. Felix Diaz, The Porfirians. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska, 1981.

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This book takes a closer look at the career of Felix Diaz, nephew of Porfirio Diaz, Mexican dictator. It looks at his role amid the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. Although few of his papers survived, the author has been able to reconstruct his political career through letters and interviews.

MacLachlan, Colin M. Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution. Berkeley, Calif.: University of California Press, 1991.

F 1234F663 M33 1991

A biographical work that looks at the life of socialist and anarchist Ricardo Flores Magon, native of Oaxaca. The book primarily focuses on his arrest and subsequent trials for espionage and other alleged criminal activity. Mystery surrounding his death continues to this day. Despite controversy and mystery, his movements continue to inspire--including the formation of the Popular Indigenous Council of Oaxaca Ricardo Flores Magon.

Martinez, Oscar. Fragments of the Mexican Revolution. Albuquerque, N.M.: University of New Mexico Press, 1983.

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Fragments of the Mexican Revolution looks at the Revolution through the eyes of ordinary Mexican citizens. Quotes, excerpts from letters, and first person narratives are given. Also included is a table citing the dates of significant revolutionary events.

Tannenbaum, Frank. Peace by Revolution. Freeport, N.Y.: Books for Libraries, 1971.

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Peace by Revolution looks at Mexican history through several cultural factors and the role these factors played. Among the significant ones are race, religion, agriculture, and colonial imperialism. An overall view of Mexico is presented in this body of work.

Thomas, Benjamin, ed. Provinces of the Revolution. Albuquerque, N.M.: University of New Mexico Press. 1990.

F 1234 P96 1990

This book looks at the revolution through the perspectives of regional governments and towns. The contributions of each region are given, including Oaxaca’s. Maps and a chronological timeline are included as well.

Wilkie, James, and Albert Michaels, eds. Revolution in Mexico: Years of Upheaval: 1910-1940. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press, 1969.

F 1234 R435 1984

A variety of writers have contributed to this work to provide a complete look at the revolution during this 30-year period. Important historical figures, economics, and social issues are noted.

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