The worm in the wheat : Rosalie Evans and agrarian struggle in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley of Mexico, 1906-1927 / Timothy J. Henderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henderson, Timothy J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evans, Rosalie, 1879-1924.

Evans, Rosalie.

Landowners--Mexico--Biography.

Landowners.

Land reform--Mexico--Puebla (State)--History--20th century.

Land reform.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 p.)

Other Title:

Rosalie Evans and agrarian struggle in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley of Mexico, 1906-1927

Place of Publication:

Durham : Duke University Press, [1998]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Worm in the Wheat is a compelling tale of political intrigue, violence, shifting allegiances, extreme poverty, and the recalcitrance of one woman. Above all, it is a multileveled interpretation of the Mexican revolution and the ultimate failure of agrarian reform. Timothy J. Henderson recounts the story of Rosalie Evans, a woman who lost her life defending her Mexican hacienda in defiance of confiscation decrees. This dramatic narrative is populated with many diverse actors: Mexican, British, and American officials, soldiers, rebel leaders, bureaucrats, peasants, vigilantes, and the unforgettable figure of Evans herself.In a world where power and wealth are distributed unevenly and where revolutionary ideas aiming to right the balance continue to proliferate, it is essential, Henderson claims, to understand the revolutionary process not as a philosophical abstraction but as intimate human drama. This book, by providing a detailed study of a single case, sheds invaluable light on this process and on the making of modern Mexico. Incorporating extensive primary research, Henderson describes the complexity of international, national, state, and local politics and the corresponding diverse responses to this historic attempt at agrarian reform.The Worm in the Wheat will be informative reading for those interested in the modern history of Mexico, students of social movements and revolution, Latin Americanists, and scholars of agrarian history.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

PROLOGUE

ONE . Harry and Rosalie Buy a Farm The Storm in the Offing

TWO . The Indians The Birth of the Hacienda Modem Times The Landlords' Other Burdens

THREE . The Revolution Begins Controlling the Tiger Ten Tragic Days Exile Ominous Signs The Fight of the Regions Domingo Arenas The Law of January 6 EI Manco's Treason The New Masters The Death of EI Manco

FOUR . Mexico,1918 Conflict at the Grass Roots A Visit to San Pedro Frustrations and Victories Landlord Machinations The Agua Prieta Rebellion A Disturbing Dream

FIVE . The New Rulers Debate the Agrarian Question Jose Maria Sanchez Manuel P. Montes The San Lucas Massacre Sanchez at Bay Disarming the Regionales Montes at Bay A "Reign of Terror" Ghosts at San Pedro

SIX . An Interview with the President Mrs. Evans and the "Woman Question" Mr. Cummins Mrs. Evans Snags a Flag Talks at Bucareli Street Political Discord and a Campesino Congress

SEVEN . A Strike at San Pedro A Mysterious Decree A Slap in the Face of Civilization The De la Huerta Rebellion San Pedro in Flames

EIGHT . Mrs. Evans Goes Public Trouble for Cummins Sanchez and Montes Return Uncertain Soldiers George Camp Trouble at the Grass Roots The Battle for EI Rosario

NINE . EI Caso Cummins Old-Style Diplomacy Loses Ground Military Semifeudalism Another Battle for EI Rosario Firepower Captain Hollocombe "The Jesuit" Johann Strathaus The Last Ride

TEN . The Rattle of Voices The Investigation A Visit to Strathaus An Attack on Sanchez The Trial Begins Strathaus Meets Montes Bolsheviks Strathaus Goes to California The Problem with Camp The Book Montes Becomes Governor The Death of Montes

EPILOGUE

APPENDIX 1

APPENDIX 2

NOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages [269]-281) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780822322160

0822322161

9780822398806

082239880X

OCLC:

891395414