Modern Mexico

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Deighton is a marvel ... a tale told by an author at the height of his power' Chicago Tribune World-weary agent Bernard Samson is losing control of his personal and professional life. Sent to Mexico to aid the defection of a KGB agent to the West, he has a chance to...

Which country separates the United States of America from Central America? Where, on average, do people eat half a kilo of tortillas every day? And, where is home to the cactus and the Chihuahua? Mexico, of course! Mexico, or the United States of Mexico, is a federation of 31 sovereign states. Its land mass is almost three times that of Texas, which it borders. In fact, Mexico is the world’s 14th largest nation.

Mexico has almost 6,000 miles of coastline. It borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Listeners will discover the diverse physical features of Mexico, the variety of wildlife it boasts on land and in water, and what everyday life is like in both urban and rural settings.

Brought to you by Penguin. This sweeping new history of Mexico spans 500 dramatic years of conquest, innovation and revolution It begins in 1511 with the shipwreck of two Spanish sailors in Yucatán. Only ten years later, an army of European adventurers and indigenous rebels seized the island...

This was a decade-long struggle that toppled a dictatorship, reshaped the nation's social fabric, and set the stage for modern Mexico. This turbulent conflict pitted revolutionary leaders like Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Venustiano Carranza against the oppressive regimes of Porfirio Díaz and Victoriano Huerta, leading to sweeping political and social reforms. In this concise yet comprehensive book, you'll explore the revolutionary battles, shifting alliances, and the fight for land reform that defined the era.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador le gusta mirar hacia atrás. Culpa a las administraciones pasadas de situaciones surgidas en su sexenio…y propone soluciones de 1970 para los problemas actuales del país. Luis Rubio analiza las decisiones que ha tomado López Obrador, enumera los precedentes que ha habido (y los resultados) y, con datos en mano, explica qué México se está configurando hoy. Encuentra,así, que tenemos un presidente más preocupado por el pasado que dedicado a construir el futuro, y cuyas acciones lo asemejan mucho más a Luis Echeverría que a Benito Juárez.

Plunge into the violent uprising that shattered a dictatorship in this gripping narrative history of a nation's rebirth. Perfect for an immersive commute, this tense chronicle captures the simmering anger beneath a prosperous façade that ignited a chaotic civil war. Hear the voices of rebels...

Plongez dans l'histoire épique d'une cité lacustre aztèque devenue une métropole géante luttant contre sa géographie. De la glorieuse Tenochtitlan entourée de volcans à la conquête destructrice, ce récit retrace sept siècles de défis urbains. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet...

Explora la épica historia urbana de cómo un imperio acuático mutó en una colosal megaciudad sedienta. Ideal para enriquecer tu trayecto diario, este relato envolvente te sumerge en las raíces de una metrópoli asombrosa. Es un viaje reflexivo que revela las indomables fuerzas del...

Explora el épico choque de civilizaciones y la constante lucha de poder que forjaron la compleja identidad mexicana. Transforma tu trayecto diario en un viaje revelador a través de siglos de fascinante historia latinoamericana. Sumérgete en una narrativa inmersiva que desafía los mitos...

Witness the epic clash of ancient empires and the turbulent fight for independence in this immersive history audiobook. Perfect for your daily commute, this sweeping narrative transports you to the vibrant landscapes of early Mesoamerica before European arrival. Feel the tension of colliding...

Witness the epic urban history of how a vulnerable indigenous island empire transformed into a chaotic modern metropolis. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or educational listening, this turbulent saga guides armchair travelers through seven centuries of brutal conquest, indigenous...

A verdadeira história de colonização e expansão urbana revela conflitos brutais por trás do falso paraíso ensolarado. Transforme seu trajeto diário em uma jornada imersiva através dos séculos, acompanhando desde as resistências indígenas originais até as intensas batalhas por...

Comprende la brutal colisión de imperios, culturas indígenas y fiebre urbana que forjó la compleja frontera moderna. Lejos de ser un relato triunfalista sobre el éxito estadounidense, esta inmersiva historia regional desmitifica las dinámicas de poder que transformaron un paisaje semiárido...

Uncover an epic Aztec history of violent conquest and urban survival buried beneath the concrete of a modern megacity. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you from the watery basin of an ancient lake island to the bustling streets of a towering imperial...