The Mexican Revolution

The Mexican Revolution offers a comprehensive collection of diverse voices to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the revolution's causes and impacts. The editors, Henderson and Buchenau, have done an excellent job of presenting perspectives from both "above" and "below," reflecting on the historical events from various viewpoints.

Particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of women's voices and issues from the era, featuring perspectives such as that of the first woman elected to public office in Mexico. The authors should be commended for incorporating documents that challenge the commonly accepted heroic revolutionary narratives, such as experiences of the soldaderas and the massacre of Chinese people in Torren.

The editors have meticulously selected documents from across Mexico's diverse regions, ensuring a rich and varied representation of historical accounts. The general introduction to the book is both accurate and highly readable for students, succinctly describing the events and significance of this pivotal period in Mexican history.

As Sarah Osten from The University of Vermont praises, "They deserve praise for including documents that complicate widely accepted, heroic revolutionary narratives of the period for students." The editors' efforts provide a nuanced understanding of the Mexican Revolution, making this work an indispensable resource for students and history enthusiasts alike.