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The Wind That Swept Mexico: The History Of The Mexican Revolution Of 19101942
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The Mexican Revolution Began In 1910 With The Overthrow Of Dictator Porfirio Daz. The Wind That Swept Mexico, Originally Published In 1943, Was The First Book To Present A Broad Account Of That Revolution In Its Several Different Phases. In Concise But Moving Words And In Memorable Photographs, This Classic Sweeps The Reader Along From The False Peace And Plenty Of The Daz Era Through The Doomed Administration Of Madero, The Chaotic Years Of Villa And Zapata, Carranza And Obregn, To The Peaceful Social Revolution Of Crdenas And Mexico'S Entry Into World War Ii.The Photographs Were Assembled From Many Sources By George R. Leighton With The Assistance Of Anita Brenner And Others. Many Of The Prints Were Cleaned And Rephotographed By The Distinguished Photographer Walker Evans.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Wind that Swept Mexico'? A: 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' provides a comprehensive account of the Mexican Revolution from 1910 to 1942, detailing its various phases, key figures, and significant events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' is George R. Leighton.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' first published? A: 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' was originally published in 1943.
- Q: Is this book a new edition? A: Yes, this listing is for the new edition of 'The Wind that Swept Mexico'.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book includes memorable photographs assembled from various sources, some of which were rephotographed by the distinguished photographer Walker Evans.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' covers the period of the Mexican Revolution from its beginnings in 1910 until 1942, including Mexico's entry into World War II.
- Q: In what condition is the book available? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What makes this book significant in historical literature? A: 'The Wind that Swept Mexico' is significant as it was one of the first books to provide a broad and detailed account of the Mexican Revolution, capturing both the political and social upheavals of the time.