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Insurgent Mexico

Insurgent Mexico

By: John Reed
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 In 1913, John Reed embarked on an extraordinary journey to Mexico on an assignment for the Metropolitan Magazine. For four months, he was embedded with Pancho Villas army during the Mexican Revolution, witnessing firsthand their victorious battle at Torreón which paved the way to Mexico City. Reeds compelling articles not only gained him national recognition as a war correspondent, but also provided a raw perspective on the struggles of the Mexican peons. A staunch opponent of American intervention, Reed developed a deep admiration for Villa, unlike his feelings for Carranza. These accounts were later compiled into a book titled Insurgent Mexico published in 1914. Drawing from a firsthand experience, Reed offers an unfiltered view of the revolution that shook Mexico.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 43 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed

    43 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed
    Jul 26 2025
    In 1913, John Reed embarked on an extraordinary journey to Mexico on an assignment for the Metropolitan Magazine. For four months, he was embedded with Pancho Villas army during the Mexican Revolution, witnessing firsthand their victorious battle at Torreón which paved the way to Mexico City. Reeds compelling articles not only gained him national recognition as a war correspondent, but also provided a raw perspective on the struggles of the Mexican peons. A staunch opponent of American intervention, Reed developed a deep admiration for Villa, unlike his feelings for Carranza. These accounts were later compiled into a book titled Insurgent Mexico published in 1914. Drawing from a firsthand experience, Reed offers an unfiltered view of the revolution that shook Mexico.
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    33 mins
  • 42 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed

    42 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed
    Jul 26 2025
    In 1913, John Reed embarked on an extraordinary journey to Mexico on an assignment for the Metropolitan Magazine. For four months, he was embedded with Pancho Villas army during the Mexican Revolution, witnessing firsthand their victorious battle at Torreón which paved the way to Mexico City. Reeds compelling articles not only gained him national recognition as a war correspondent, but also provided a raw perspective on the struggles of the Mexican peons. A staunch opponent of American intervention, Reed developed a deep admiration for Villa, unlike his feelings for Carranza. These accounts were later compiled into a book titled Insurgent Mexico published in 1914. Drawing from a firsthand experience, Reed offers an unfiltered view of the revolution that shook Mexico.
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    31 mins
  • 41 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed

    41 - Insurgent Mexico by John Reed
    Jul 26 2025
    In 1913, John Reed embarked on an extraordinary journey to Mexico on an assignment for the Metropolitan Magazine. For four months, he was embedded with Pancho Villas army during the Mexican Revolution, witnessing firsthand their victorious battle at Torreón which paved the way to Mexico City. Reeds compelling articles not only gained him national recognition as a war correspondent, but also provided a raw perspective on the struggles of the Mexican peons. A staunch opponent of American intervention, Reed developed a deep admiration for Villa, unlike his feelings for Carranza. These accounts were later compiled into a book titled Insurgent Mexico published in 1914. Drawing from a firsthand experience, Reed offers an unfiltered view of the revolution that shook Mexico.
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    13 mins
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