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Pancho Villa - A Biography (Hardcover)
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Pancho Villa - A Biography (Hardcover)
Series: Greenwood Biographies
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Providing both an analysis of the Mexican Revolution and a
compelling story of the notorious Pancho Villa, this book describes
this historical period from the perspective of its most iconic
figure. Doroteo Arango-much better known as "Pancho Villa"-was one
of the revolutionary generals during Mexico's turbulent times in
the early 1900s. Villa was a train robber, a cattle thief, and a
murderer, yet today he is revered by Mexicans and Americans for his
accomplishments, and roads and neighborhoods in Mexico bear his
name. Pancho Villa: A Biography provides a compelling life story
full of adventure, the events of which helped define the course of
modern Mexico. Through the lens of Villa's personal experience,
author Alejandro Quintana offers an appealing, accessible
interpretation of the complex turn of events that define the
violence, confusion, chaos, and transformation in Mexico between
1910 and 1923. Organized chronologically, the book details the
social tensions under the ruthless rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz;
documents Villa's rise into becoming the most powerful military
leader of the revolution; analyzes the civil war that resulted from
Villa's differences with the revolutionary political leadership;
and describes the reasons for his decline and eventual
assassination. Provides a chronology of Villa's life linked to
important revolutionary events Includes photos of Pancho Villa in
different stages of his life, some of which depict other important
revolutionary leaders as well Logically organized and clearly
written to facilitate reading comprehension and research on
specific topics
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