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Mexico
A 500-Year History
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He has a new book out: Mexico: A 500-Year History. It is, in my view, the single best introduction to the history of Mexico and will be one of the best nonfiction books of this year, 2026.
Tyler Cowen · Conversations with Tyler · Mar 2026 Listen at 0:02 Why people recommend it
Mexico by Paul Gillingham is a comprehensive historical work that examines the complex political and social evolution of the nation over five centuries. On the Conversations with Tyler podcast, host Tyler Cowen discussed the publication with the author during the episode titled Paul Gillingham on Why Mexico Stays Together, which aired on March 25, 2026. Cowen opened the discussion by noting that the author had a new book out titled Mexico: A 500-Year History. Offering a ringing endorsement of the publication, Cowen stated that, in his view, the book stood out as the single best introduction currently available to the history of Mexico. Furthermore, Cowen predicted that the text would deservedly be recognized as one of the very best nonfiction books published that year, highlighting its exceptional quality, depth, and significance. Through this strong commendation, Cowen encouraged his listeners and fellow historians to pick up the volume to gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the historical forces that have shaped modern Mexican society and kept the country together through centuries of turbulence.
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Tyler Cowen He has a new book out: Mexico: A 500-Year History. It is, in my view, the single best introduction to the h… 1
“He has a new book out: Mexico: A 500-Year History. It is, in my view, the single best introduction to the history of Mexico and will be one of the best nonfiction books of this year, 2026.”
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“Before the last question, just to plug your book again, Mexico: A 500-Year History. Everyone should buy and read it.”