- Paperback: 242 pages
- Publisher: Allison & Busby; New edition edition (29 May 1980)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0850313570
- ISBN-13: 978-0850313574
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,298,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The prevalence of corruption in pre-revolutionary Mexico is reflected in the struggles of one small Indian village.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Traven sees thru all the muck & mire and let's you in on it!
25 Feb 2000
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This was my first B. Traven book, and I am hooked. His satirical wit and narrative prose are well constructed. A simple story about early 20th century Mexico. Traven follows characters through the story and makes reading easy. The interesting thing is how true some of the same bureacracy and logic of those times is still with us in this modern day. After having traveled extensively in Mexico, it also gives me a better understanding of the plight of the indigenous people and the history behind their current governmental structure. The insight garnered is not country specific, however, as the same systems can be found in all walks of life, countries, and governments. Highly recommended!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A MUST READ
17 Dec 2003
Format:Paperback
GOVERNMENT should be required reading in every High School civics class. Beyond its relevance to actual Mexican history, and its introduction to Traven's amazing Jungle series, it does an expert and entertaining job of describing the prevelant corruption that most, if not all, modern goverments eventually (often rapidly) employ. Also a must read also for all voters and elected officials.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
"Government" presages the 1994 Zapatista rebellion
10 Dec 2006
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Amazing fact: in Government, published 1931, Traven has the rebels in Chiapas commandeer an army post while the troops are drunk on New Years Eve. This is exactly what happened on Jan. 1, 1994 when the Zapatista rebels seized the army base near San Cristobal de las Casas and procured their weapons. I don't know if the rebels took their cue from Traven, or if it was coincidence, but this is a case of reality imitating fiction.
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