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A Brief History of Mexico

Written by Felisa Rogers on February 7, 2012

 

One of my favorite excerpts from The People’s Guide to Mexico, Carl’s “Brief History of Mexico” is available on-line for the first time.

Categories: Favorites, Historical - Tags: Carl Franz, Emiliano Zapata, history of Mexico, Mexican history, Pancho Villa

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