Soldaderas in the Mexican Military Myth and History

Name: Soldaderas in the Mexican Military Myth and History
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ISBN: 9780292776388

ISBN-10: 0292776381

ISBN-13: 9780292776388

Edition: 1990

Authors: Elizabeth Salas

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"A historical account like this can be appreciated by scholars of all disciplines who are interested in providing a framework for the discussion of the patriarchal conception of 'woman.' It opens the door to the consideration of the history of women as one of resistance, assertiveness, and creativity." Hispanic American Historical Review Since pre-Columbian times, soldiering has been a traditional life experience for innumerable women in Mexico. Yet the many names given these women warriorsheroines, camp followers, Amazons, coronelas , soldadas , soldaderas , and Adelitasindicate their ambivalent position within Mexican society. In this original study, Elizabeth Salas explores the…

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List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 1990
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 9/1/1990
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 201
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

Elizabeth Salas is Asspciate Professor of Chicano studies at the University of Washington.



Preface


Introduction



Mesoamerican Origins



Servants, Traitors, and Heroines



Amazons and Wives



In the Thick of the Fray



We, the Women



Adelita Defeats Juana Gallo



Soldaderas in Aztlaacute;n


Conclusion


Notes


Bibliography


Index