<i>A New Factor in American Destiny</i>: Visions of Porfirio Díaz and the Politics of “Logical Paternalism”

This essay interprets American representations of dictator Porfirio Díaz in relation to the “economic conquest” of Mexico that took place during his long rule (1876–1911, a period known as the “Porfiriato,” in which Americans invested more than $1 billion). No single person inspired as much attentio...

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Main Author: Jason Ruiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Transnational American Studies
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/0hv36091