El libro rojo, 1520-1867, Tomo II by Vicente Riva Palacio et al.
"El libro rojo, 1520-1867, Tomo II" by Vicente Riva Palacio et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the profound and often tragic events in Mexican history, covering major themes such as notable crimes and acts during the Conquest, the colonial government, slavery, and the Inquisition. It provides a detailed narrative on various historical figures, with a vivid exploration of the societal conditions that
allowed such events to unfold. The opening of this historical account introduces the infamous crime committed against D. Joaquín Dongo and his family in 1789, presenting a grim scene of brutality and injustice that sets the tone for the narrative. As the story unfolds, it describes the swift actions taken by the virrey D. Juan Vicente Güemes against the murderers, revealing a series of criminal events marked by a shocking level of violence. The meticulous details of the investigation illustrate the challenges faced in seeking justice during a tumultuous period in Mexico's history, highlighting the deep societal issues that spurred such tragedies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Riva Palacio, Vicente, 1832-1896 |
|---|---|
| Author | Martinez de la Torre, Rafael, 1828-1876 |
| Author | Mateos, Juan A. (Juan Antonio), 1831-1913 |
| Author | Payno, Manuel, 1810-1894 |
| Title | El libro rojo, 1520-1867, Tomo II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- History |
| Subject | Executions and executioners |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53405 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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