The Dope - The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade

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" In this first comprehensive history of the [Mexican drug] trade, historian Benjamin T. Smith tells the real story of how and why this one-peaceful industry turned violent. He uncovers its origins and explains how this illicit business essentially built modern Mexico, affecting everything from agriculture to medicine to economics—and the country’s all-important relationship with the United States." -- Provided by publisher