mexico

A biography of Pancho Villa, discussing his early life as an outlaw, his role in the Mexican Revolution, his emergence as a national leader, his attack on the U.S., and his subsequent decline; and analyzing the nature and impact of his revolutionary movement.

A detailed account of the often turbulent life and career of Mexico's most famous woman artist.

Reprint of a 1935 novel which illuminates the moral struggles of three Americans hunting for gold in the mountains of Mexico.

The life story of early-twentieth-century Mexican artist Diego Rivera, illustrated with several of his paintings.

A biography of Antonio L?pez de Santa Anna, discussing his early life, rise to power, role in the Battle of the Alamo, and exile to Cuba.

Examines the birth, rise, and fall of the Aztec empire; its cultural practices and religious beliefs, including human sacrifice; and the Spaniards' eventual overthrow of the Aztecs.

A basic introduction to the Christmas tradition, Las posadas, celebrated in Mexico.

A historical narrative that recalls the Revolution of 1836, in which Sam Houston fought to establish the free nation of Texas.

Highlights dark deeds from the worlds of the ancient Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas.

Introduces the life of the world-famous Mexican artist who overcame polio, injuries from a near-fatal bus accident, a tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera, and other difficulties.