The Military And Political Career Of Jose Joaquin De Herrera 1792-1854 - Hardcover

The Military and Political Career of Jose Joaquin De Herrera 1792-1854 is a comprehensive biography of the Mexican statesman and military leader, written by Thomas Ewing Cotner. The book explores the life of Herrera, who was born in Jalisco, Mexico, in 1792, and rose to prominence during a period of significant political and social upheaval in Mexico.The biography delves into Herrera's early life and his military career, which began in 1810 when he joined the Mexican War of Independence. Herrera went on to serve in various military campaigns and rose through the ranks to become a general. The book also examines Herrera's political career, which began in 1824 when he was elected to the Mexican Congress. He went on to serve in various government positions, including as Minister of War and Navy, and later as President of Mexico.The book provides a detailed account of Herrera's presidency, which was marked by economic instability, political unrest, and tensions with the United States. Herrera's efforts to stabilize the Mexican economy and promote social reform are explored in depth, as are his efforts to negotiate with the United States during the Mexican-American War.Overall, The Military and Political Career of Jose Joaquin De Herrera 1792-1854 provides a comprehensive and engaging account of Herrera's life and legacy, shedding light on a crucial period in Mexican history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.