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Criminal Justice in Eighteenth-Century Mexico

A Study of the Tribunal of Acordada

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Criminal Justice in Eighteenth-Century Mexico

A Study of the Tribunal of Acordada

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

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0520361830

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9780520361836

A History of Modern Brazil

The Past Against the Future

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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A History of Modern Brazil

The Past Against the Future

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1461665477

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Imperialism and the Origins of Mexican Culture

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Imperialism and the Origins of Mexican Culture

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

Their empire unmatched in military and cultural might, the Aztecs were poised on the brink of a golden age, when the arrival of the Spanish changed everything. Colin MacLachlan explains why Mexico is culturally Mestizo while ethnically Indian and why Mexicans remain orphaned from their indigenous heritage—the adopted children of European history.

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Harvard University Press

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0674967631

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9780674967632

Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910

An Introduction

By: Colin M. MacLachlan,William H. Beezley

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Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910

An Introduction

By: Colin M. MacLachlan,William H. Beezley

After Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821, it began the work of forging its identity as an independent nation, a process that would endure throughout the crucial nineteenth century. A weakened Mexico faced American territorial ambitions and economic pressure, and the U.S.-Mexican War threatened the fledgling nation’s survival. In 1876 Porfirio Díaz became president of Mexico, bringing political stability to the troubled nation. Although Díaz initiated long-delayed economic development and laid the foundation of modern Mexico, his government was an oligarchy created at the expense of most Mexicans. This accessible account guides the reader through a pivotal time in Mexican history, including such critical episodes as the reign of Santa Anna, the U.S.-Mexican War, and the Porfiriato. Colin M. MacLachlan and William H. Beezley recount how the century between Mexico’s independence and the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution had a lasting impact on the course of the nation’s history.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803234082

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9780803234086

The Forging of the Cosmic Race

A Reinterpretation of Colonial Mexico

By: Colin M. MacLachlan,Jaime E. Rodriguez O.

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The Forging of the Cosmic Race

A Reinterpretation of Colonial Mexico

By: Colin M. MacLachlan,Jaime E. Rodriguez O.

The Forging of the Cosmic Race" challenges the widely held notion that Mexico's colonial period is the source of many of that country's ills. The authors contend that New Spain was neither feudal nor pre-capitalists as some Neo-Marxist authors have argued. Instead they advance two central themes: that only in New Spain did a true mestizo society emerge, integrating Indians, Europeans, Africans, and Asians into a unique cultural mix; and that colonial Mexico forged a complex, balanced, and integrated economy that transformed the area into the most important and dynamic part of the Spanish empire. The revisionist view is based on a careful examination of all the recent research done on colonial Mexican history. The study begins with a discussion of the area's rich pre-Columbian heritage. It traces the merging of two great cultural traditions—the Meso-american and the European—which occurred as a consequence of the Spanish conquest. The authors analyze the evolution of a new mestizo society through an examination of the colony's institutions, economy, and social organization. The role of women and of the family receive particular attention because they were critical to the development of colonial Mexico. The work concludes with an analysis of the 18th century reforms and the process of independence which ended the history of the most successful colony in the Western hemisphere. The role of silver mining emerges as a major factor of Mexico's great socio-economic achievement. The rich silver mines served as an engine of economic growth that stimulated agricultural expansion, pastoral activities, commerce, and manufacturing. The destruction of the silver mines during the wars of Independence was perhaps the most important factor in Mexico's prolonged 19th century economic decline. Without the great wealth from silver mining, economic recovery proved extremely difficult in the post-independence period. These reverses at the end of the colonial epoch are important in understanding why Mexicans came to view the era as a "burden" to be overcome rather than as a formative period upon which to build a new nation.

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Univ of California Press

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0520906691

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9780520906693

Argentina

What Went Wrong

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Argentina

What Went Wrong

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

Why has Argentina failed so spectacularly, both economically and politically? It is a puzzle because the country seemed to have all the requirements for greatness, including a well-established middle class of professionals. Its failure raises the specter that other middle-class societies could also fail. In Argentina, MacLachlan delivers history with a plot, a sense of direction and purpose, and fascinating conclusions that reveal a much more complex picture of Argentina than one might have had in mind prior to reading this book. Argentina traces the roots of the nation from the late colonial period to the present, and examines the impact of events that molded it: the failure of political accommodation in 1912, the role of the oligarchy, the development of a middle class, gender issues, the elaboration of a distinct culture, the era of Peron, the army, and the dirty war. The conclusion suggests the reasons for the nation's difficulties. The IMF, World Bank, and international financial markets play a role, but so does a high level of political corruption and mismanagement of the economy that emerged from political and economic failure. Juan and Eva Peron tried to override politics to create an economic and social balance between urban labor and agriculture interests, but failed. The dirty war arose from that failure. Nationalism forged a culture of victimization and resentment that continues to this day. Laying aside standard explanations, MacLachlan presents a portrait of Argentina that emphasizes the role of a destructive nationalism—and a form a corruption that turns citizens into clients.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313081379

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9780313081378

Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

The Political Trials of Ricardo Flores Magón in the United States

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

The Political Trials of Ricardo Flores Magón in the United States

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

Historians of the Mexican experience in the United States, immigration, leftist politics, and legal affairs . . . [and] anyone interested in the First Amendment should read this book; anyone concerned about individual rights during wartime should read it as well."--William H. Beezley, Texas Christian University "A rich and multi-textured presentation. While scholars will find this work extremely enlightening, the general reader will be caught up in the human drama."--James W. Wilkie, University of California, Los Angeles

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Univ of California Press

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0520071174

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Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946

An Introduction

By: William H. Beezley,Colin M. MacLachlan

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Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946

An Introduction

By: William H. Beezley,Colin M. MacLachlan

Recounts the events surrounding the Mexican Revolution, covering key moments, conflicts, and developments from 1910 to 1920 and explaining how Mexicans fought for social and economic justice while shaping modern Mexico.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803224478

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9780803224476

Latin America

The Peoples and Their History

By: William H. Beezley,Colin M. MacLachlan

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Latin America

The Peoples and Their History

By: William H. Beezley,Colin M. MacLachlan

Edited by Mark Kishlansky, this reader is designed to supplement world civilization books and lectures with a rich array of primary source materials. These materials include constitutional documents, political theory, philosophy, imaginative literature, and social description. Opting for longer selections that allow students to gain a deeper sense of authors and their texts, the editor has chosen each selection because of its ability to raise a significant issue around which classroom discussions or lectures can evolve. This reader contains works that are representative of major civilization complexes (Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Islamic world, and Western civilization).

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Wadsworth Publishing Company

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0495050164

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9780495050162

The Arithmetic of Hyperbolic 3-Manifolds

By: Colin Maclachlan,Alan W. Reid

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The Arithmetic of Hyperbolic 3-Manifolds

By: Colin Maclachlan,Alan W. Reid

Recently there has been considerable interest in developing techniques based on number theory to attack problems of 3-manifolds; Contains many examples and lots of problems; Brings together much of the existing literature of Kleinian groups in a clear and concise way; At present no such text exists

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Springer Science & Business Media

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147576720X

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A History of Modern Brazil

The Past Against the Future

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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A History of Modern Brazil

The Past Against the Future

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

Over time, Brazil has evolved into a well-defined nation with a strong sense of identity. From the natural beauty of the Amazon River to the exciting resort city of Rio de Janeiro, from soccer champion Pele to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. It is recognized worldwide for its World Cup soccer team, samba music, dancing, and celebrations of Carnival. This book provides a well-rounded, brief history of Brazil that uniquely focuses on both the politics and culture of the republic. Colin MacLachlan uses a political narrative to frame the evolution of national culture and the formation of national identity. He evaluates Brazilian myths, stereotypes, and icons such as soccer and dancing as part of the historical analysis. Brazil's history is presented from its colonial roots to the present, showing how the country developed its economic and social base, then struggled to modernize and secure a respected world role. Key issues are examined: immigration, slavery and race, territorial expansion, the military, and technology and industrialization. The integration of cultural material enriches the text. It provides handy points for classroom discussion and will help students remember particular aspects Brazil's history. The book includes fascinating side-bars on various aspects of Brazilian culture, including Copacabana Beach and the rain forests. A History of Modern Brazil will inform and entertain students in courses on Brazil and modern Latin America.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0842051236

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Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

The Political Trials of Ricardo Flores Magón in the United States

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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The Political Trials of Ricardo Flores Magón in the United States

By: Colin M. MacLachlan

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Colin McCahon

A Question of Faith

By: Marja Bloem,Martin Browne,Colin McCahon

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Colin McCahon

A Question of Faith

By: Marja Bloem,Martin Browne,Colin McCahon

In August 2002 the Stedelijk Museum of Art in Amsterdam opened a major travelling exhibition of Colin McCahon's most important paintings, those that deal with the main concerns of the artist; his questioning of faith and his exploration of the landscape. This book has been prepared to accompany the exhibition. book has a detailed chronology of McCahon's life and career, and a comprehensive bibliography on the artist.

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Orbit Books

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0908802919

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9780908802913

The Torment of Valour

Colin Douglas Mccowan 1892-1917

By: Beverly Joan Bourke,Colin McCowan

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The Torment of Valour

Colin Douglas Mccowan 1892-1917

By: Beverly Joan Bourke,Colin McCowan

Life story of Colin Douglas McCowan who was killed in action in WW1

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Book's by Colin M. MacLachlan

Criminal Justice in Eighteenth-Century Mexico

Criminal Justice in Eighteenth-Century Mexico

A History of Modern Brazil

A History of Modern Brazil

Imperialism and the Origins of Mexican Culture

Imperialism and the Origins of Mexican Culture

Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910

Mexico's Crucial Century, 1810-1910

The Forging of the Cosmic Race

The Forging of the Cosmic Race

Argentina

Argentina

Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946

Mexicans in Revolution, 1910-1946

Latin America

Latin America

The Arithmetic of Hyperbolic 3-Manifolds

The Arithmetic of Hyperbolic 3-Manifolds

A History of Modern Brazil

A History of Modern Brazil

Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

Anarchism and the Mexican Revolution

Colin McCahon

Colin McCahon

The Torment of Valour

The Torment of Valour

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