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The Wind That Swept Mexico by Anita Brenner ➤ University of Texas Press 1976 3rd printing
The Wind That Swept Mexico: The History of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1942 (Texas Pan American Series) by Anita Brenner University of Texas Press 1976 3rd printing
Title: The Wind That Swept Mexico: The History of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1942 (Texas Pan American Series)
Author: Anita Brenner
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Texas Press 1976
Edition: 3rd printing
ISBN 10: 0292701063
Size: 7.25 X 9.75 X 1.25 * 310 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: "Only 100 pages of text and 184 historical news photographs, yet this is the Mexican Revolution in its drama, its complexity and its incompleteness! One could not have seen it more closely and fully had one taken part in it, nor could one have understood as much of its essence as Anita Brenner has managed to distill out of a lifetime of living in Mexico, reading about it, interpreting it." -Bertram D. Wolfe
The Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910 with the overthrow of the dictator Porfirio DÃaz, was the first of the great revolutions of the twentieth century. The Wind That Swept Mexico, originally published in 1943, was the first book to present a broad account of that revolution in its several different phases. In concise but moving words and in 184 memorable photographs, it sweeps the reader along from the false peace and plenty of the DÃaz era through the doomed administration of Madero, the chaotic years of Villa and Zapata, Carranza and Obregón, to the peaceful social revolution of Cárdenas and Mexico's entry into World War II.
The photographs were assembled from many sources by the late George R. Leighton with the assistance of Anita Brenner and others. Many of the prints were cleaned and rephotographed by the distinguished photographer Walker Evans. The text was begun as a single article for Harper's and was developed into its present form at the suggestion of Mr. Leighton.
In the intervening years there have been many books on many aspects of the Mexican Revolution. In the light of them, The Wind That Swept Mexico could today be slightly altered-a figure retouched here, a change of highlights there. Nevertheless, this pioneering work remains the most effective single panorama of those dramatic years. Long out of print, and for some time a prized collector's item, it has assumed its place beside such books as Prescott's Conquest, Madame Calderón's Life in Mexico, and Flandrau's Viva Mexico among the classic works in English on the Mexican experience. The University of Texas Press takes pride and pleasure in making it again available.
Anita Brenner was born in Mexico and in her childhood lived on a ranch that became headquarters for Villa forces. She later owned that ranch, operating it as a chile farm. Miss Brenner was also the author of Idols behind Altars and a number of children's books. During the Spanish Civil War she wrote dispatches from Spain for the New York Times and the Nation. For a number of years she was editor of the magazine Mexico This Month.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
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Title: The Wind That Swept Mexico: The History of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1942 (Texas Pan American Series)
Author: Anita Brenner
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Texas Press 1976
Edition: 3rd printing
ISBN 10: 0292701063
Size: 7.25 X 9.75 X 1.25 * 310 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: "Only 100 pages of text and 184 historical news photographs, yet this is the Mexican Revolution in its drama, its complexity and its incompleteness! One could not have seen it more closely and fully had one taken part in it, nor could one have understood as much of its essence as Anita Brenner has managed to distill out of a lifetime of living in Mexico, reading about it, interpreting it." -Bertram D. Wolfe
The Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910 with the overthrow of the dictator Porfirio DÃaz, was the first of the great revolutions of the twentieth century. The Wind That Swept Mexico, originally published in 1943, was the first book to present a broad account of that revolution in its several different phases. In concise but moving words and in 184 memorable photographs, it sweeps the reader along from the false peace and plenty of the DÃaz era through the doomed administration of Madero, the chaotic years of Villa and Zapata, Carranza and Obregón, to the peaceful social revolution of Cárdenas and Mexico's entry into World War II.
The photographs were assembled from many sources by the late George R. Leighton with the assistance of Anita Brenner and others. Many of the prints were cleaned and rephotographed by the distinguished photographer Walker Evans. The text was begun as a single article for Harper's and was developed into its present form at the suggestion of Mr. Leighton.
In the intervening years there have been many books on many aspects of the Mexican Revolution. In the light of them, The Wind That Swept Mexico could today be slightly altered-a figure retouched here, a change of highlights there. Nevertheless, this pioneering work remains the most effective single panorama of those dramatic years. Long out of print, and for some time a prized collector's item, it has assumed its place beside such books as Prescott's Conquest, Madame Calderón's Life in Mexico, and Flandrau's Viva Mexico among the classic works in English on the Mexican experience. The University of Texas Press takes pride and pleasure in making it again available.
Anita Brenner was born in Mexico and in her childhood lived on a ranch that became headquarters for Villa forces. She later owned that ranch, operating it as a chile farm. Miss Brenner was also the author of Idols behind Altars and a number of children's books. During the Spanish Civil War she wrote dispatches from Spain for the New York Times and the Nation. For a number of years she was editor of the magazine Mexico This Month.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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