"The Capitals of Spanish America" by William Eleroy Curtis is a historical exploration of Spanish American capital cities in the late 1800s. The author looks at their history, cultures, and governments during a specific period in time. The book spends time on Mexico City, comparing its long history to its present-day influences. The book starts by looking at the difficulties of living in Mexico City, showing how old traditions and new technologies exist side by side. It explains how old ways are still around even as new ideas and technologies come in, creating a society where the past and present mix. The story shows the city's scenery, its people, and the political situation under President Porfirio Diaz, making way to look at other capital cities in Spanish America.
The Capitals of Spanish America
By William Eleroy Curtis
Journey through vibrant cities where ancient customs clash with modern innovation, revealing the rich tapestry of a bygone era.
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About the AuthorWilliam Eleroy Curtis was an American journalist, author, diplomat, political activist, and exhibitor. He was a prominent proponent of Pan-Americanism. Curtis' partisan reporting earned him patronage appointments and advanced his ideological goals. His career reflected the influence of bias, cronyism, and imperialism on journalism during the Gilded Age. Curtis held a series of leadership roles in the State Department, as well as the supranational organizations which anticipated the Organization of American States.
William Eleroy Curtis was an American journalist, author, diplomat, political activist, and exhibitor. He was a prominent proponent of Pan-Americanism. Curtis' partisan reporting earned him patronage appointments and advanced his ideological goals. His career reflected the influence of bias, cronyism, and imperialism on journalism during the Gilded Age. Curtis held a series of leadership roles in the State Department, as well as the supranational organizations which anticipated the Organization of American States.
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