The Eagle and the Serpent

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Summary: An Historical Novel of the Mexican Revolution
Review: Mr. Guzman wrote an interesting and very readable account of his adventures during the Mexican Revolution, but many have failed to recognize that Guzman, himself, considered this an historical novel and NOT a history of the revolution. If you wish more accuracy in describing events of the revolution, look elsewhere.

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Summary: Why read novels, Mexican history is much better.
Review: The author recounts his experiences as an influential ideologist of the Mexican revolution. The adventures he narrates are often hard to believe. The atrocities of Villa. The stubborness of Carranza. The humbleness of the Zapatistas. Countless betrayals on the quest for Mexico City, the golden trophy for all.

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Summary: The Greatest Book of the Mexican Revolution
Review: The Eagle and the Serpent is arguably the greatest book of the literature of the Mexican Revolution. It tells the story of a young student's involvement in the uprising that shook Mexico from 1910-1920 and his incredible adventures with the great "heroes" of the Revolution. Guzmán has an incredibly fluid and poetic style with which he paints detailed portraits of the political and social situation in Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century. He amazes the reader with an artistry and wit that runs throughout his accounts of the famous places and people of the Revolution. If you're not familiar with Mexican Liturature, this is a great place to start your journey: you may never come back!