Predicando desde la tumba

Un collar de oro, coral y aguamarinas que un anticuario iraní suplica a Jorge Dezcallar que le haga llegar a su hija abre este libro, en el que el diplomático español pasa revista a sus años como embajador —lo fue en Marruecos, Washington y Roma— y recuerda a algunas de las personalidades —ministros, reyes, actores, presidentes— con las que ha compartido negociaciones diplomáticas y también, en ocasiones, veladas inolvidables. Conflictos pesqueros con Marruecos que ponen en serio peligro la relación entre países, torpes intentos de ofrecerle al MoMA un Velázquez a cambio del...

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.

Briefly traces the life of the Peruvian author, examines his major works of fiction, and assesses his place in modern literature

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...