Matthew D. Esposito

About The Author

Matthew D. Esposito is associate professor and chair of the department of history at Drake University. He is the author of numerous articles and reviews on Mexican cultural history.

Books by Matthew D. Esposito

Funerals, Festivals, and Cultural Politics in Porfirian Mexico
While most historians have argued that Díaz's reign owed its longevity to extralegal activities and personal appeals to loyalty, this study examines Díaz's successful manipulation of cults of the dead, hero cults, and national memory to shape the perception of his leadership.
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