Fire And Blood: A History Of Mexico

Mexican history comes to life in this enthralling work by the author of Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans.

"Mexico's history is a mixture of conquest and plunder, violence and brutality, fabulous civilizations, and spectacular cultural achievements. A fascinating story." -Christian Science Monitor

There have been many Mexicos: the country of varied terrain, of Amerindian heritage, of the Spanish Conquest, of the Revolution, and of the modern era of elections and the rule of banker...