The Haciendas of Mexico: An Artist's Record

"The Haciendas of Mexico: An Artist's Record" by Paul Alexander Bartlett is a journey through Mexican history seen through the walls of its grand estates. The book paints a picture of the hacienda system, highlighting both its architectural grandeur and the complex social structure it represented, like something from the late 20th century. It explores how events like the Mexican Revolution changed these estates forever. Bartlett shares his travels to hundreds of haciendas, capturing their beauty in sketches and photographs, while remembering the lives and the stories of those who lived there. Through his work, readers experience a world of fading beauty and the stark changes that time and society have brought to Mexico's cultural heritage.