The city of Mexico in the age of Díaz
By: by Michael Johns.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Austin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 142
Subjects: Díaz, Porfirio, 1830-1915.; City and town life -- Mexico -- Mexico City -- History -- 19th century.; Social conflict -- Mexico -- Mexico City -- History -- 19th century.; Mexico City (Mexico) -- History.; Mexico City (Mexico) -- Economic conditions.
Description: "Strange anti-Porfirista depiction of social conditions in the city without reference to major actors such as Weetman Pierson or to other major cities during the same era. Offers only the 'official history,' demonstrating Díaz's lack of concern for everyone except his cronies"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-140) and index.