Plutarco Elías Calles and the Mexican RevolutionRowman & Littlefield, 2023 M06 14 - 312 páginas This biography of the Mexican revolutionary examines his rise from soldier to president to his continued influence as Jefe Maximo. Hailing from the border state of Sonora, Plutarco Elías Calles found his calling in the early years of the revolution, quickly rising to national prominence. As president from 1924 to 1928, Calles undertook an ambitious reform program, modernized the financial system, and defended national sovereignty against an interventionist U.S. government. Yet these reforms failed to eradicate underdevelopment, corruption, and social injustice. Moreover, his unyielding campaigns against political enemies and the Catholic Church earned him a reputation as a repressive strongman. |
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Chapter 2 Seeking Order in Chaos | 29 |
Chapter 3 Strongman of Sonora | 55 |
Chapter 4 In the Shadow of the Caudillo | 81 |
Chapter 5 El Señor Presidente | 111 |
Chapter 6 Jefe Máximo of the Revolution | 143 |
Chapter 7 In the Twilight | 173 |
Epilogue | 201 |
Abbreviations Used in Notes | 209 |
Notes | 211 |
Bibliography | 251 |
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About the Author | 277 |