Semblanza de Martín Cortés

Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these handsome, inexpensive volumes. These biographies detail the facts known about their subjects and emphasize their childhood, motivation, accomplishments, and humanity, as well as their impact on history. Figuras destacadas que han protagonizado los hechos m�s importantes de la historia est�n retratados en estos bellos vol�menes econ�micos. Tan fascinante como los hechos que los hicieron famosos, estas biograf�as detallan los hechos conocidos acerca de los sujetos con �nfasis en sus ni�eces, sus...

Life and work of architect, social activist and archaeologist Leduc, an active witness of the cultural development of Mexico during the 20th century and during his long architectural career, he participated with Alfonso Caso in the archaeological discovery of the "Tumba 7" in Monte Alban, worked with Juan O'Gorman in the construction of public schools, was involved in communist worldwide organizations (PCM, LEAR, PCN and IWW) and was part of the group that managed Hannes Meyer residence in Mexico.

Hace casi tres decadas, en un remoto pais del sur del mundo, llamado Chile, un pequenisimo equipo de filmacion salio a la calle a registrar lo que estaba sucediendo. Las imagenes son hoy conocidas, los hechos tambien. El material filmado, una vez fuera del pais, y montado durante meses y anos, formo un triptico inolvidable, una de las peliculas mas poderosas del siglo XX: La batalla de Chile. Seria incorrecto e injusto, sin embargo asociar a su director, Patricio Guzman, solamente con La batalla de Chile, por excelente que ella sea. A lo largo de casi treinta anos Guzman desarrollo una obra...

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