A Diplomat's Wife in Mexico

"A Diplomat's Wife in Mexico" offers a captivating firsthand account of a tumultuous period in Mexican-American relations. Through a series of letters written from the American embassy in Mexico City, Edith O'Shaughnessy vividly portrays the dramatic events unfolding between October 1913 and April 1914, a time marked by the Mexican Revolution and the looming shadow of World War I.

Experience the tension surrounding the Veracruz occupation as seen through the eyes of an American diplomat's wife. O'Shaughnessy provides a unique perspective on the complexities of diplomatic relations and the impact of political upheaval on everyday life. Her letters chronicle the breaking off of diplomatic relations and offer insightful observations on the historical context.

A vital resource for anyone interested in Mexican history, U.S. history, and biographical accounts of historical events, "A Diplomat's Wife in Mexico" remains a compelling and relevant narrative of a pivotal moment in history.

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