Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Acknowledgments IX
3. Contents XIII
4. I. Fruit of Parras 1
5. II. The Peace of Porfirio 20
6. III. A Taste of Politics 34
7. IV. The Political Reawakening 46
8. V. The Reyes Boom 65
9. VI. Apostle of Democracy 80
10. VII. Candidate of the People 95
11. VIII. Revolution 113
12. IX. The Spark in Chihuahua 131
13. X. Compromise at Ciudad Juárez 150
14. XI. An Anomalous Situation 174
15. XII. “The White President” 188
16. XIII. A Democratic Election 203
17. XIV. President of the Republic 218
18. XV. Progress despite Difficulties 236
19. XVI. Rebels and Rebellions 250
20. XVII. The Ten Tragic Days Begin 276
21. XVIII. Ambassador Wilson Takes a Hand 293
22. XIX. Martyr for Mexican Democracy 312
23. XX. The Revolution Goes On 330
24. Bibliography 341
25. Index 359