John Kenneth Turner

Barbarous Mexico (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling Mexico's Dark Past: Corruption, Atrocities, and the Fight for Justice

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Barbarous Mexico' by John Kenneth Turner, the reader is taken on a harrowing journey through the social and political landscape of early 20th century Mexico. Turner's journalistic writing style effectively conveys the injustices and atrocities committed against the Mexican people under the regime of Porfirio Díaz. Written as a series of articles for an American magazine, the book offers a unique blend of immersive storytelling and factual reporting, making it a compelling read for those interested in Mexican history and social justice issues of the era. Turner's firsthand accounts and vivid descriptions provide a chilling portrayal of the corruption and violence that plagued the country during that time. His fearless exposure of the brutal realities faced by the marginalized populations sheds light on the importance of transparency and accountability in governance. 'Barbarous Mexico' is a powerful critique of systemic oppression and a call to action for social change, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Mexico's past and present.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066444099
• Artikelnr.: 61609334

Autorenporträt

JOHN KENNETH TURNER (1879-1948) was an American journalist, author, and socialist muckraker who, at the time of the Mexican Revolution, was working as a reporter for the Los Angeles Herald. To expose the oppression of Mexican peasants Turner went undercover and became a gun runner for the Mexican rebels.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Preface to the First Edition
1. The Slaves of Yucatan
2. The Extermination of the Yaquis
3. Over the Exile Road
4. The Contract Slaves of Valle Nacional
5. In the Valley of Death
6. The Country Peons and the City Poor
7. The Diaz System
8. Repressive Elements of the Diaz Machine
9. The Crushing of Opposition Parties
10. The Eighth Unanimous Election of Diaz
11. Four Mexican Strikes
12. Critics and Corroboration
13. The Diaz-American Press Conspiracy
14. The American Partners of Diaz
15. American Persecution of the Enemies of Diaz
16. Diaz Himself
17. The Mexican People
Index