Antonieta (1900-1931)

Las cinco mujeres aqui reunidas: Maria Asunsolo, Consuelo Sunsin, Lupe Marin, Ninfa Santos y Machila Armida, cada una, en distintas epocas, fue un centro en la vida cultural del pais por el iman de su belleza, por la gracia de sus palabras y por la transgresion de su estilo de vida. Fabienne Bradu ha convocado a una conversacion en la que salen a la luz las historias publicas y privadas de estas mujeres y sus controversias.

¿Qué hubiera sido de España sin la sangría del exilio durante y después de la Guerra Civil? El estudio de la vida y la obra de los desterrados —considerados por los vencedores los «anti-España»— ayuda a imaginarnos una respuesta. En realidad, como ha escrito el historiador Enrique Moradiellos, España tardó mucho en recuperarse de esa «hemorragia humana», esa forzosa ausencia de cerebros y de brazos. La recuperación de la memoria de los exiliados —y de la República en el exilio— es una parte importante de la reciente historiografía española. Pero de entre todos los...

José Luis Trueba investigates the controversial life of the Tlaotani ("King" in Aztec culture) Moctezuma II, especially in the lesser-known events that preceded the Spanish conquests. From the dangerous circumstances of his birth to his encounter with Hernán Cortés, passing through his education, military career, and political actions, Moctezuma is a complex portrait of a man that passed from adored to defeated in dizzying succession.

This is a pondered biography, free of fanaticism, about the most famous and influential Mexican bishop of the 20th century, a man of action who grew up listening to stories about the Mexican Revolution and religious persecution. He was both well-loved and criticized in and outside the church. This passionate historical study gathers many documents inaccessible until now and includes first-hand accounts from members of the Catholic hierarchy. It discusses whether Samuel Ruiz promoted a theology that incited violence or, on the contrary, if he preached against the armed struggle and defended...

Stan Lee: Comic-Book Writer and Publisher profiles the life and career of the creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and many other famous comic-book characters. Stan Lee has had one of the most successful careers in th