The Mexican Revolution: A Short History, 1910-1920

Long after its outbreak, the revolution remains the defining moment in Mexico's modern history. Yet the debate over its legacy continues to this day. In a comprehensible style, aimed at students and general readers, The Mexican Revolution recounts the revolution's main events, sorts through its internal conflicts, and asks whether or not its leaders achieved their goals.
Why did the Mexican Revolution happen? What makes it distinctive? Was it even a revolution at all?