Villa and Zapata: A History of the Mexican Revolution - Hardcover

McLynn, Frank

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786708956 ISBN 13: 9780786708956

Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub, 2001

Synopsis

A fascinating history of the Mexican Revolution from the perspective of two of its legendary leaders--Francisco "Pancho" Villa and Emiliano Zapata--traces the events of the conflict, the roles of its leaders, and the influence of corrupt Mexican officials, the U.S. government, American oil interests, German secret agents, and other other players.

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Review:

"Refreshing....Frank McLynn has plunged into an important episode of the modern Mexican experience--namely, the social and political revolution that rocked the country for some twenty years, cost two million lives and reshaped its institutions."--Wall Street Journal

"A masterful book....McLynn tells a stirring story and tells it so well that you can hear the strains of the Mexican patriotic standard, 'Zacatecas, ' as you read it. His is an enthralling work, a page-turner that is sophisticated."--Austin American-Statesman

"In a rare accomplishment, McLynn presents his topic in a logical and understandable manner while also incorporating the latest research. McLynn has produced a judicious analytical account of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. His narrative is lively and witty, leading the reader into this thoughtful study."--Library Journal

"Exhaustively researched....The author makes this informative, insightful study even more compelling with his witty and fluid prose. McLynn grasps so completely and communicates so deftly the nuances of government and corruption...that this book feels less like a history than a great story, as exciting as a Saturday serial Western."--Publishers Weekly

"Vivid....This work has its own charm [and] gives the essence of the period."--Choice Magazine

Synopsis:

Recounting the decade of bloody events that followed the eruption of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, Villa and Zapata explores the regional, international, cultural, racial, and economic strife that made the rebels Francisco (Pancho) Villa and Emiliano Zapata legends. Throughout this volume drama colludes with history, in a tale of two social outlaws who became legendary national heroes, yetdespite their triumph and only meeting, in 1914, in the Mexican capitalfailed to make common cause and ultimately fell victim to intrigues more treacherous than their own. 16 pages of black-and-white photographs bring this gripping narrative to life. "McLynn ...tells it so well ...you can hear the strains of he Mexican patriotic standard Zacatecas' as you read it. "Austin American-Statesman "An admirably clear account of the chaos of revolution, its rivalries and bloody struggles..."The Spectator "Informative and insightful ...feels less like a history than a great story, as exciting as a Saturday serial Western. "Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0786708956
• ISBN 13: 9780786708956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 459