La Moni

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Al político e historiador Cornelio Tácito (h. 56 - h. 120) le tocó vivir unos tiempos especialmente turbulentos del Imperio romano. Ejerció diversos cargos importantes, tanto en Roma como en algunas de las provincias, y dejó escrito un legado de enorme valor histórico y literario que lo erige como el más fino y moderno analista de la historiografía romana. La primera de las obras conocidas de este gran cronista es la Vida de Julio Agrícola (c. 98), una biografía del que fuera suegro de Tácito, que se contextualiza de forma precisa en su marco temporal y que permite también una...

Este texto condensa los momentos destacables de la participación de Leona Vicario en el movimiento independentista. Además incluye fragmentos de la carta que esta heroína de la independencia le escribe a Lucas Alamán en 1831, donde contesta con firmeza que su participación en el movimiento no debe considerarse como heroísmo romancesco, sino como un servicio común a la patria.

As thousands of other Latin Americans, the Marin family immigrated to the US in search of a better life. With no knowledge of the English language, no scholarships or other benefits, Rosario braved her way through our competitive society. Her life story, set amidst some truly tragic events, is a statement to a life of perseverance, commitment, trust, and love. It is also a testimony that proves that the only real boundaries are those we impose on ourselves. It is a fount of inspiration for all of us who encounter adversity every day of our lives.