Biography of a Hacienda: Work and Revolution in Rural Mexico

The "Biography of a Hacienda" is an in-depth exploration of the lives of everyday people leading up to the Mexican Revolution, told through a unique blend of ethnohistorical, archaeological, and ethnographic data.

Drawing on nearly a decade of fieldwork at the Hacienda San Miguel Acocotla, Elizabeth Terese Newman reconstructs the daily lives of those living and working there, including the central role played by women in starting the revolt.

This groundbreaking book offers a fascinating model of the interplay between great historical events and the experiences of ordinary people, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Mexican history and culture.