Zapata and the Mexican Revolution
John Womack
This essential volume recalls the activities of Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution; he formed and commanded an important revolutionary force during this conflict. Womack focuses attention on Zapata's activities and his home state of Morelos during the Revolution. Zapata quickly rose from his position as a peasant leader in a village seeking agrarian reform. Zapata's dedication to the cause of land rights made him a hero to the people. Womack describes the contributing factors and conditions preceding the Mexican Revolution, creating a narrative that examines political and agrarian transformations on local and national levels.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for History and BiographyMajor | 1970 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Emiliano Zapata90%
02 Central places
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- Morelos60%
03 Suggested argument
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The book portrays Emiliano Zapata’s rise from peasant leader to revolutionary commander as driven by his commitment to agrarian land rights, with developments in Morelos shaping the Mexican Revolution’s transformations.
Model confidence 52%
04 Reading orientation
35 / 100 academicSerious trade
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 66%.