The Mexican Revolution of the early twentieth century dismantled the foundations of an oligarchic and authoritarian regime through a war that mobilized peasants and workers, whose demands were ultimately solidified in the 1917 constitution. Subsequent to this tumultuous period, a constructive phase emerged that aimed to establish a new social and political order, commonly termed the “postrevolution” by historians. However, this phase was anything but peaceful and institutional, as political struggles persisted on both social and military fronts. Caudillos contended for control of the state, while people's movements strived to realize the promises of the revolution. In Movements after Revolution: A History of People's Struggles in Mexico, Miles V. Rodríguez delves into the intricacies of the struggles faced by workers and peasants during the challenging 1920s, a notably complex period in Mexico's contemporary history.
Rodríguez's study comprehensively considers various factors that influenced the development of movements during this time....
