The Essential History of Mexico - From Pre-Conquest to Present

The full text of The History of Mexico: From Pre-Conquest to Present traces the last 500 years of Mexican history, from the indigenous empires devastated by the Spanish conquest through the 21^st-century, including the election of 2012. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book offers a straightforward chronological survey of Mexican history from pre-colonial times to the present, and includes a glossary as well as numerous images and tables for comprehensive study.

This version, The Essential History of Mexico, streamlines and updates the text of the full first edition to make it easier for classroom use. Helpful pedagogy has been added for contextualization and support, including:

• Side-by-side world and Mexican timelines at the beginning of each chapter that place the national events from each chapter in broader global context
• Bolded keywords that draw attention to important terms
• Cultural a