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City of Palaces
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Set in the pre-Revolution era of Mexico, the narrative explores the stark contrasts of a society dominated by a wealthy elite under President Don Porfirio Díaz. It paints a vivid picture of a nation caught between its colonial heritage and modern influences, showcasing the lives of diverse characters from street vendors to businessmen. Themes of faith, reason, and the coexistence of grandeur and poverty are woven throughout, reflecting the complexities of a vibrant yet troubled society on the brink of change.
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City of Palaces, Michael Nava
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- City of Palaces
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Nava
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780299299101
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set in the pre-Revolution era of Mexico, the narrative explores the stark contrasts of a society dominated by a wealthy elite under President Don Porfirio Díaz. It paints a vivid picture of a nation caught between its colonial heritage and modern influences, showcasing the lives of diverse characters from street vendors to businessmen. Themes of faith, reason, and the coexistence of grandeur and poverty are woven throughout, reflecting the complexities of a vibrant yet troubled society on the brink of change.