Sunday, August 15, 2010

Mexico Before The World

Hammond Murray, Robert (translator and editor), Mexico Before The World: Public Documents and Addresses of Plutarco Elias Calles, New York: The Academy Press, 1927. Paperback, [Condition: very fragile]

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From the book's Foreword:
This compilation of a portion of the public documents and addresses of President Calles has been made with the object of providing an adequate and a convenient reference source for the benefit of those who seek authoritative information upon the man and his work and upon topics relevant to the present state of governmental, social, economic and kindred conditions in Mexico. It constitutes a presentation and a record of the official and personal aspirations of the President and also of the government and the masses of Mexico upon national necessities and problems, and especially in matters which concern Mexico's international relations. In this book answers will be found to virtually all of the questions upon which illumination may be desired by persons who are interested in knowing what is being done in Mexico and why, and in the development of President Calles programme of reform and reconstruction. New York, December, 1927.


The following was written by the Argentine author José Ingenieros, after visiting Mexico, in 1925:
President Plutarco Elias Calles, who at present is directing the destinies of the Mexican people, is an exceptional states man, a notable personality in every way, a man worthy of the admiration of cultivated intellects Educated in modern socialistic ideas and conscious of the destinies of his country, General Calles is establishing a government of reparation and justice and leading Mexico along proper lines in the direction of social re forms. Hence he is supported by millions of workmen and tillers of the soil who rep resent the vital forces of the country. Few elements in Mexico are in opposition to his great and fruitful programme of national reconstruction, which should serve as an example to all the nations of America.


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