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wars of independence, 1810-1821

Warrior priests and tyrant kings

the beginnings of Mexican independence
1976
Examines the causes, events, aftermath, and major personalities of the Mexican struggle for independence from Spain.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

father of Mexican independence
1993
Relates the life story of the Catholic priest who became an activist in working to free Mexico from Spanish rule.

Leona, a love story

1994
In early nineteenth-century Mexico, sixteen-year-old Leona Vicario, loyal to Spain and engaged to a wealthy widower, struggles to come to terms with her growing revolt against Spain's harsh treatment of Mexicans and her love for a young revolutionary lawyer.

Song of the sea

1996
Rosie is rescued in Mexico from a British ship by the man whom she should hate; however, they soon discover feelings for each other neither had ever suspected.

The Mexican War of Independence

2008
A brief history of the Mexican War of Independence during the 1800s and the efforts of the Mexican people to drive out the Spanish.

The new republic

1760-1840s
2009
Presents a comprehensive history of Spanish rule in the Americas and Mexico's fight for independence.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

1989
A biography of the Mexican priest who led his Indian followers to revolt against the Spaniards and became known as "The Father of Mexican Independence.".

The Mexican war of independence

1997
Examines the events and legacy of Mexico's war of independence from Spain.
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