The U.S.-Mexican War: A Binational Reader
What makes this edited collection truly distinctive is the large amount of material from the Mexican side. . . There is really nothing like it available, and for this reason this book will be frequently assigned in Latin American and Latino Studies classes as well as in U.S. history and cultural studies courses. Gustavo Pellon has done a beautiful job of translating the numerous Spanish-language excerpts that editor Conway has selected, and as a result this is the first reader on this topic to really articulate the complexity of the Mexican side of the conflict. --Shelley Streeby, UCSD"Conway's judicious selection of primary sources some fundamental, others lesser-known affords readers valuable insight into a conflict that does not hold a prominent place in the United States' collective imagination. Especially note­worthy are Conway's efforts to fully portray the Mexican experience in the war through an examination of military operations, political affairs, daily life, gender, and popular culture." --Pedro Santoni, California State University, San Bernardino"Conway's judicious selection of primary sources some fundamental, others lesser-known affords readers valuable insight into a conflict that does not hold a prominent place in the United States' collective imagination. Especially note­worthy are Conway's efforts to fully portray the Mexican experience in the war through an examination of military operations, political affairs, daily life, gender, and popular culture." --Pedro Santoni, California State University, San Bernardino