Las artes decorativas medievales

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La obra de Juan Carlos Castillo se centra en un sector de las tierras bajas, más fértiles, donde se generó la riqueza que hizo florecer el califato de Córdoba. El análisis de la cerámica, y la correlación entre asentamientos y desarrollo político, constituyen las partes principales de un volumen fundamental sobre la época.

Francisco de Jerez (1497 - 1565) fue un conquistador y cronista español. En 1524 se unió a Francisco Pizarro, de quien fue secretario, en la expedición que hizo al Perú. Estuvo presente durante la captura del emperador inca Atahualpa, y tomó parte en el reparto del rescate que éste pagó por su liberación. Publicó su "Verdadera relación de la conquista del Perú y provincia de Cusco, llamada la Nueva Castilla" en 1534.

From reviews of the Spanish edition: “Meyer’s perceptive commentary on Mexican power politics presents new insights into the petroleum lobbies in Mexico City and Washington. With unbiased empathy he shows the validity of Mexico’s complaints about foreigners’ deriving an overabundance of profit from a nonrenewable natural resource. He understands United States history and never abuses his license to criticize.” —Hispanic American Historical Review “This useful addition to the literature on twentieth-century Mexican–United States diplomatic relations is a scholarly work, worthy...