México 1929

de Artemio Benavides H.

Essay on crucial period of Mexican history, when tumultuous phase of Mexican revolution had ended and political regime that would mark national life for rest of century was taking shape. Covers critical moments like Cristero rebellion, Vasconcelos nation-building projects, Plutarco Elías Calles' extended grip on power, founding of government party and pivot to electoral politics over military actions. Includes explanation of social, economic and cultural backdrop of period.