After the Civil War; a handful of former Confederate leaders joined forces with the Mexican emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg to colonize Mexico with former American slaveholders. Their plan was to develop commercial agriculture in the Mexican state of Coahuila under the guidance of former slaveholders with former slaves providing the bulk of the labor force. By developing these new centers of agricultural production and commercial exchange; the Mexican government hoped to open up new markets and; by extending the few already-existing railroads in the region; also spur further development.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. High ScholarshipBy Jack D. HeacockI'm only 40% through EARLY JUDAISM: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW; but can say with confidence that this is most likely the finest scholarship on the subject. The team of scholars who pulled the information together stand on the shoulders of the best scholars of antiquity and contemporaneity. There is far more than one can absorb; but the reliability of information has been thoroughly vetted. It is worth the time invested if only to learn about Philo and Josephus; among others. Each chapter is supported by 4-10 pages of citations.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some very good essays from current scholarsBy AnthonySome very good essays from current scholars. While you may not agree with every conclusion; within the diversity there is certainly a lot of "grain for the mill" that will get you thinking about Judaism in the Hellenistic and Roman periods and their influences going forward in history.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very ComprehensiveBy Frances RankinThese are well chosen writings giving a current and comprehensive picture of Second Temple Judaism for the interested lay person. They give information from many angles without sectarian bias. If you are seeking to understand rather than be led to a particular dogmatic conclusion; this book is a good choice.
