Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata was born in the small rural town of Anenecuilco in the state of Morelos in 1879 and was directly affected by discriminatory and capitalist policies since Porfirio Díaz came to power before Zapata was born in 1877. Having grown up as a paisano in a Mexico that prioritized the rights …
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This week we listened to another lecture by Professor Alexander Dawson regarding the Mexican Revolution and the Plan de Ayala. He claims that when revolution is discussed, it is “an attempt to shape a view of the past, that organizes … Continue reading →
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This week we listened to another lecture by Professor Alexander Dawson regarding the Mexican Revolution and the Plan de Ayala. He claims that when revolution is discussed, it is “an attempt to shape a view of the past, that organizes … Continue reading →
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Emiliano Zapata, Mexico, Poncho Villa, revolution
This weeks video made me think of the famous line from The Dark Knight: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” While certainly not from the world’s most profound movie, the line seems to resonate with some of the revolutionary themes mentioned by Professor Dawson. The lasting […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 8 | Tagged with Emiliano Zapata, Mexico, Poncho Villa, revolution
