This engaging book traces the history of Mexican politics from the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to the presidency of Porfirio Diaz at the end of the 19th century. The author provides insightful analysis and commentary on the ways in which church and state have interacted throughout this tumultuous period in Mexican history. Anyone interested in Mexican history or the relationship between religion and politics will find this book both informative and thought-provoking. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.