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Chargement... Mexico : an illustrated historypar Michael E. Burke
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The long-awaited autobiography of legendary singer Tom Jones, following six decades of unparalleled experiences in the spotlight to coincide with his 75th birthday. Still recording and touring today, Jones continues to be admired by his fellow musicians and to draw an ardent and ecstatic fanbase that crosses ages and gender. Born the son of a coal miner in Wales, Jones is still married to his childhood sweetheart, Linda - whom he married when they were both 16 - whose agoraphobia has kept their home life out of the spotlight for decades. Honestly told, with the rich and distinctive storytelling that has made him so popular, Jones' memoir reveals the creative and emotional life of the only musician said to rival Elvis's crown. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Only in a history of Mexico written by a liberal historian can it be written that during the Revolution that began in 1910 did "the Mexican people [take] matters into their own hands and forged their own identity" and then state in the very next sentence that the "Revolution was a war without rules and clearly-defined sides." Talk about forging "their own identity." Only in a history of Mexico written by a liberal historian can it be written that the Revolution was good for indigenous Mexicans and mestizos because the Revolution fought for their ideals and then denigrate the same indigenous Mexicans and mestizos for fighting in the Cristero Revolt because of their deeply-held Catholicism. Only in a history of Mexico written by a liberal historian can it be written that "like the men, women found participation in the Revolution a liberating experience, and a vast improvement from the harsh life they endured on the haciendas." Really? Liberating? From what? Life?
Only in a history of Mexico written by a liberal historian can it be written that the Constitution of 1917, which ushered in a period of unabashed one-party rule until around 2000, was a good thing. But then again, if the one-party dictatorship builds things like clinics and schools and attacks priests and nationalizes industries and supports communal farming ("ejidos") it is okay that people like Obregón, Elías Calles, and Cárdenas were nothing but dictators.
A serviceable background history of Mexico, but, if you want the gist, here goes: Spanish evil, whites evil, Anglos evil, United States evil, French evil, conservatives evil, Catholic Church evil, capitalists evil, dictators evil (unless they are PRI), United States evil, United States evil, and United States evil. There you go. ( )