Mexicanos, Second Edition: A History of Mexicans in the United States

by Manuel G. Gonzales

Book Overview

Newly revised and updated, Mexicanos tells the rich and vibrant story of Mexicans in the United States. Emerging from the ruins of Aztec civilization and from centuries of Spanish contact with indigenous people, Mexican culture followed the Spanish colonial frontier northward and put its distinctive mark on what became the southwestern United States. Shaped by their Indian and Spanish ancestors, deeply influenced by Catholicism, and tempered by...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253221250
• ISBN13: 9780253221254
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

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Mexicanos

Finally, a long awaited balanced, and factually well-researched story of mexican-american history, migration and assimilation. It was very impressive to me the thoughtful, scholarly approach to what has recently become mostly an politically biased field. I was quite impressed and captivated by Professor Gonzales' extensive research, as well as his determination to not be swayed by the "politically correct" versions of this important American story, so often told in a cynical manner. In one segment, Professor Gonzales describes the courage with which Mexicanos fought during world war II to defend a country (the U.S.) that while not always gracious, has afforded Mexicanos, including my entire family, their greatest opportunity ever to advance economically, culturally and educationally. He describes how even though the new immigrants faced many hardships and racism, life in America has always been better than the neglect and corruption they faced in Mexico, throughout history. His approach to the subject beginning with the Spanish exploration in the New World, and extending to modern times has been very helpful indeed. His weakest chapter was the last, when he departs from his disciplined scholarly approach to offer weakly supported opinions. Highly recommended historical work for all interested in American history; and certainly for those looking to research their own historical roots.