Enigmas de las Américas

Los aspectos estrafalarios de la vida e ideas de Mier impedían a veces que lo tomaran en serio. Aquí viene la primera edición crítica de uno de los testimonios más importantes sobre la crisis de la Independencia mexicana y, más generalmente, hispanoamericana, y de una fuente poco conocida de la "Carta Profética" de Simón Bolívar. De mamotreto publicado en pésimas condiciones, la Historia pasa a ser una obra legible. Cotejando el texto con sus fuentes, este libro estudia los métodos -no siempre ortodoxos- de Mier como historiador. Aporta muchos datos nuevos sobre su papel de...

The essays in this volume, taken together, span the era of British history from 1780 to the present that has engrossed the attention of Brian Harrison in a career of more than fifty years. In keeping with his diverse interests, they vary widely in subject matter. Yet each contributes, in some fashion, to an appreciation of the complexities of reform in modern Britain. Throughout his career Harrison has demonstrated an unwavering interest in social movements and pressure groups. He has analysed the organisation of reform movements and their bases of support; explored the aspirations and...

This collection provides an in-depth look at some of the most provocative civilizations and religions in history. With photographs, maps, and colored illustrations this text provides an understanding of the politics and culture of ancient civilizations, and the origins of world religions. Con un texto atractivo, mapas, fotgrafías e ilustraciones, esta colección descubre la profunidad de algunos de los espisodios mas transcendentes de la humanidad. Estos libros se adentran en los antiguos politícos y las culturas de Grecia, de Roma y de las civilizaciones precolombianas y descubren con un...

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