Texas y la Revolución Mexicana

In "La muerte de Artemio Cruz" we are present in the last moments of the lif e of a powerful man, one who was a revolutionary soldier, a lover without passion, and a father without a family. Carlos Fuentes reveals in this novel the thoughts of an elderly man who can no longer fend for himself; the man is confronted with an imminent and torturous death, but his will does not allow him to be defeated.

"Important study of the Maximato (1928-34) sees Cardenismo as the culmination of - rather than the replacement for - many important political developments under Calles. Concludes that there were 'important differences' but also 'essential overlaps' between Calles and Cárdenas. Cardenismo would not have been possible without the Maximato"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Escritor y diplomático mexicano. Dedicó a partir de la juventud buena parte de su vida al periodismo, primero en Guadalajara y luego en la ciudad de México, y desempeñó altos cargos diplomáticos durante el gobierno de Porfirio Díaz, en el que ejerció como Subsecretario de Relaciones Exteriores y, más adelante, como ministro plenipotenciario en Guatemala. Hombre de inquietudes intelectuales, ocupó un puesto destacado en los foros culturales de México y trató los asuntos más variados. Dejó escritas algunas obras en el terreno de la filología.

"Long overdue biography of the 'always bridesmaid' of the early republic. Author says much more about the political maneuvers of the period, concentrating on personalities of the Mexican elite. Somewhat useful"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.