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The Mexicans:The Making of a Nation by Victor Alba β€ Frederick A. Praeger 1967 2nd Printing
Victor Alba The Mexicans - The Making of a Nation Frederick A. Praeger 1967 2nd Printing
Title: The Mexicans - The Making of a Nation
Author: Victor Alba
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Frederick A. Praeger 1967
Edition: 2nd Printing
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 * 268 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: What is Mexico? It is a land of unfinished business--"a country yearning to be a nation, wanting to live democratically."
To the outside world, of course, Mexico is a nation-an independent, self-governing country. But the nationhood Victor Alba speaks of-which has not yet been fully achieved is the spirit of national unity among the Mexicans themselves.
Why has this spirit been so long in developing? In his unique analysis of the many peoples, problems, cultures, and foreign and private interests that have combined to produce the Mexicans of today, Mr. Alba looks to Mexico's past. He begins with the confrontation of the Spanish conquerors and the native Aztec civilization and analyzes the impact of three centuries of domination by Spain. He discusses the independence movement of the early 1800's, the difficult years of the nineteenth century, and the democratic Revolution of 1910, vividly describing the dictators and revolutionary heroes that rose and fell in those troubled times.
Mr. Alba believes that the key to understanding the behavior and attitudes of the Mexicans and the contradictions evident in their politics, economic system, and social behavior-is to be found in the transitional, fragmented quality of Mexican life and culture. There is, for Mr. Alba, no such thing as a Mexican or a Mexico-not yet. The historical ingredients are not fully blended;Mexican nationality has yet to emerge an accomplished fact above the divisions of conquering and conquered race, ancient and Western civilization, peon and aristocratic landowner, privileged rulers and subordinate masses. Mr. Alba describes the nature of these divisions and traces their development through Mexico's turbulent history, focusing attention throughout on the Mexican's reaction to his past. Although a Mexican today is likely to have Spanish blood in his veins, he expresses bitterness toward the Spanish conquerors; he speaks of democracy, but he is restrained by centuries of habitual submission to governmental authority.
Most Americans know only-and vaguely -of Mexico's archaeological treasures and colonial past. In THE MEXICANS, the reader will not find a tourist's guide or dramatic biographical account of peasant and bandit heroes. Here is an illuminating examination of the Mexicans' ancient and colonial heritage, their struggle for national independence, their startling democratic revolution, and the challenge they face today to finish the work begun.
THE AUTHOR: VΓctor Alba, a native of Barcelona, has been a citizen and resident of Mexico for 20 years and has written numerous books and articles on Spain and Latin America. Founder and editor of the widely read Mexican magazine Panoramas, he was also Director of the Center for Social Studies and Documentation in Mexico City. A contributor to The New Republic, The New Leader, and Dissent in the United States, and to many journals in Latin America and Europe, he is also the author of Alliance Without Allies.
End-paper maps; illustrations and photos.
Overall Condition: A very good copy with moderate signs of use mostly to the boards. This IS NOT an ex library book, the text is clean, clear and unmarked, binding is tight and square; see images.
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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.
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Title: The Mexicans - The Making of a Nation
Author: Victor Alba
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Frederick A. Praeger 1967
Edition: 2nd Printing
Size: 5.5 x 8.5 * 268 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: What is Mexico? It is a land of unfinished business--"a country yearning to be a nation, wanting to live democratically."
To the outside world, of course, Mexico is a nation-an independent, self-governing country. But the nationhood Victor Alba speaks of-which has not yet been fully achieved is the spirit of national unity among the Mexicans themselves.
Why has this spirit been so long in developing? In his unique analysis of the many peoples, problems, cultures, and foreign and private interests that have combined to produce the Mexicans of today, Mr. Alba looks to Mexico's past. He begins with the confrontation of the Spanish conquerors and the native Aztec civilization and analyzes the impact of three centuries of domination by Spain. He discusses the independence movement of the early 1800's, the difficult years of the nineteenth century, and the democratic Revolution of 1910, vividly describing the dictators and revolutionary heroes that rose and fell in those troubled times.
Mr. Alba believes that the key to understanding the behavior and attitudes of the Mexicans and the contradictions evident in their politics, economic system, and social behavior-is to be found in the transitional, fragmented quality of Mexican life and culture. There is, for Mr. Alba, no such thing as a Mexican or a Mexico-not yet. The historical ingredients are not fully blended;Mexican nationality has yet to emerge an accomplished fact above the divisions of conquering and conquered race, ancient and Western civilization, peon and aristocratic landowner, privileged rulers and subordinate masses. Mr. Alba describes the nature of these divisions and traces their development through Mexico's turbulent history, focusing attention throughout on the Mexican's reaction to his past. Although a Mexican today is likely to have Spanish blood in his veins, he expresses bitterness toward the Spanish conquerors; he speaks of democracy, but he is restrained by centuries of habitual submission to governmental authority.
Most Americans know only-and vaguely -of Mexico's archaeological treasures and colonial past. In THE MEXICANS, the reader will not find a tourist's guide or dramatic biographical account of peasant and bandit heroes. Here is an illuminating examination of the Mexicans' ancient and colonial heritage, their struggle for national independence, their startling democratic revolution, and the challenge they face today to finish the work begun.
THE AUTHOR: VΓctor Alba, a native of Barcelona, has been a citizen and resident of Mexico for 20 years and has written numerous books and articles on Spain and Latin America. Founder and editor of the widely read Mexican magazine Panoramas, he was also Director of the Center for Social Studies and Documentation in Mexico City. A contributor to The New Republic, The New Leader, and Dissent in the United States, and to many journals in Latin America and Europe, he is also the author of Alliance Without Allies.
End-paper maps; illustrations and photos.
Overall Condition: A very good copy with moderate signs of use mostly to the boards. This IS NOT an ex library book, the text is clean, clear and unmarked, binding is tight and square; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 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.)
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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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