Mexico: A Concise Illustrated History

This accessible, sweeping survey of Mexican history, from pre-Columbian times to the present, introduces critical political and economic processes that have defined the country. With ample maps and illustrations, along with historiographical inserts, this book is a guide from the earliest beginnings of a great nation down to the present day.This 2nd edition includes the following changes:- 2 additional chapters, covering contemporary Mexico in the 21st century- Fresh and substantial content about the cartels, criminal organizations, and the drug war- The latest updates on pre-Columbian archaeological discoveries- 20 new illustrations - 10 inserts addressing historiography and referencing over 100 scholarly books- An expanded and updated Suggestions for Further Reading section To understand this complex and diverse land is to study the splendor of its pre-Columbian cultures, learn the legacies of a violent conquest, and appreciate the fluorescence of 3 centuries of viceregal Spanish rul