'A balanced political and social history and a much-needed reliable and thought-provoking synthesis, this is conciseness only attainable through Hamnett's erudition in history at large. This new edition also addresses Mexico's post-2000 political and social challenges and incorporates Hamnett's remarkable fascination and knowledge of literary and cultural issues.' Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo, University of Chicago
1. Mexico in perspective; 2. The pre-Columbian era; 3. The European incursion, 1519–1620; 4. New Spain, 1620–1770: Spanish colonialism and American society; 5. Destabilization and fragmentation, 1770–1867; 6. Reconstruction, 1867–1940; 7. The monopoly party, 1940–2000; 8. Cultural developments since independence; 9. The changing face of the Republic; 10. Mexico in the world: international relations, 2000–2016; Final remarks; Bibliography; Index.