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"Six essays approach the history of Mexican railroads from the perspective of the 'new economic history.' See especially Soto's essays on the relationship between industry and railroads in Monterrey, and Grunstein Dickter on the difference in approach between the científicos and the Carrancistas; however, all essays are important and well done. Recommended"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Emilio Rabasa fue un eminente jurista, político, periodista, diplomático y novelista mexicano. Sin embargo, poco se sabe de su vida personal. Hale, investigador del liberalismo mexicano, nos revela aspectos novedosos de la carrera, vida privada y personalidad de Rabasa, y también analiza sus ideas políticas, jurídicas y sociales demostrando la continuidad e incluso la supervivencia del liberalismo de fines del siglo XIX tras la Revolución. Así, encontraremos que el liberalismo de Rabasa fue distinto: estuvo transformado por el positivismo europeo, la política de los científicos y el...

1888, pt. 2, includes meteoroloical observations reported from the Observatorio Meteorológico-Magnético de Central Mexico, for the years 1877-1888.

"Thorough study of the cathedral cabildo--the ruling body of the Episcopal church--in the important diocesis of Michoacán. Covers the entire colonial period. The cabildo is analyzed as a collegiate body aware of its historical identity, its responsibilities and duties, and its relationship with the bishop. Traces important nuances in the evolution of this body. Sustained by strong archival research, this is a commendable history of a key part of the secular church"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.