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Best books to learn The history of Mexico, in order
Mexican history is a story of layered civilizations, so a good path follows the sediment in order. Start with the Aztec world and the Spanish conquest that shattered and fused it, move through the long colonial period to independence, then to the Revolution that defined the modern nation, so that today's Mexico appears as the product of each collision rather than any single one.
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The History of Mexico: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of mexico?
- Mexican history is a story of layered civilizations, so a good path follows the sediment in order. Start with the Aztec world and the Spanish conquest that shattered and fused it, move through the long colonial period to independence, then to the Revolution that defined the modern nation, so that today's Mexico appears as the product of each collision rather than any single one.
- What's a good book to start the history of mexico with?
- A strong starting point is Mexico: Biography of Power by Enrique Krauze. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of mexico?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Ancient India, Reconstruction after the Civil War, The Gilded Age.