Mexico and the United States: a Story of Revolution, Intervention and War


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Starr, being an anthropologist and a historian, visited Mexico extensively. As he wrote this book, a highly disruptive, deadly revolution was taking place across the nation, so Starr attempts to explain the circumstances leading to that event. He begins with the Centennial of Independence, then delves into the country's history starting with the Aztecs, and up to present day (1914). The point of view from both countries protagonists is also discussed as historic events are described. He states that "the US and Mexico are different, yet they are neighbors.", and ends with "They should be friends." - Summary by Mario Pineda (0 hr 8 min)

Chapters

Preface 5:13 Read by mpinedag
The Centennial 24:53 Read by MFD32
The Centennial, continued 31:31 Read by MFD32
Aquiles Serdán 16:14 Read by MFD32
The Iron Hand 24:09 Read by MFD32
Aztec Mexico 21:48 Read by MFD32
The Conquest 16:41 Read by MFD32
Guadalupe 12:21 Read by MFD32
The Glorious Century - and After 18:28 Read by MFD32
A Village Priest 24:06 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Struggle and Victory 14:50 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Patriot and Traitor 13:56 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Santa Anna 27:19 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
War with the United States 10:46 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
The Little Indian 28:06 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Failure of Empire 21:28 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Material Progress 16:19 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
After Diaz, What? 21:23 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
A Voice in the Wilderness 34:27 Read by Brian Fullen
The New Gospel 14:07 Read by Brian Fullen
The Story of the Madero Revolution 33:13 Read by Brian Fullen
Indian Mexico 21:03 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
The House of Cards 13:06 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Interim Government: De la Barra 31:57 Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025)
Francisco I. Madero 25:31 Read by Doug Fajardo
Held up to Ridicule 9:50 Read by MFD32
Pascual Orozco 18:12 Read by MFD32
Zapatism 17:59 Read by Brian Fullen
Anti-Americanism 35:22 Read by Brian Fullen
The Nine Days' Battle 25:57 Read by Brian Fullen
Huerta - and Wilson 30:13 Read by MFD32
Japan and Mexico 18:25 Read by MFD32
What Will Come? 22:23 Read by MFD32
Intervention 11:34 Read by KevinS
Leading Events in Mexican History 15:45 Read by mpinedag