The Last Caudillo presents a brief biography of the life and times of
General Alvaro Obregon, along with new insights into the Mexican
Revolution and authoritarian rule in Latin America. Features a succinct
biography of the life and times of a fascinating figure in Mexico's
revolutionary past.
Represents the most analytical and up-to-date study of caudillo/military
strongman rule.
Sheds new light on the networks and discourse practices that support
rulers such as the Castros in Cuba and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, and the
emergence of modern Mexico.
Offers new insights into the role of leadership, the nature of
revolution, and the complex forces that helped shape modern Mexico.