Bøger af John Kenneth Turner

This searing exposé of the brutal and exploitative conditions faced by Mexican laborers and peasants at the turn of the 20th century caused an uproar when it was first published. Drawing from his own experiences living and working in Mexico, journalist and activist John Kenneth Turner reveals the shocking reality of life for the country's most vulnerable citizens, and calls for urgent reform of the political and economic systems that perpetuate their suffering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Shall It Be Again? is a book written by John Kenneth Turner that explores the history of Mexico and its relationship with the United States. The book delves into the political and social events that led to the Mexican Revolution, including the exploitation of Mexican workers by American corporations and the corrupt government officials who enabled it. Turner also examines the role of American intervention in Mexican affairs, including the controversial policies of President Woodrow Wilson. Through a series of essays and articles originally published in the early 1900s, Shall It Be Again? provides a unique perspective on the complex relationship between these two neighboring countries. The book is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico and its ties to the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"I found Mexico to be a land where the people are poor because they have no rights, where peonage is the rule for the great mass, and where actual chattel slavery obtains for hundreds of thousands." ¿ John Kenneth Turner, Barbarous MexicoIn Barbarous Mexico (1911), John Kenneth Turner describes the corruption and brutal labor system he observed during three years of involvement in a revolutionary movement which led to the overthrow of Mexico's ruler Porfirio Diaz in 1910. The book is organized around three themes: the slave life of the plantations, the elitism of the Diaz government, and the role of foreign governments in supporting the oppression of the Mexican people.

"There can be no more important issue than the issue of war with Mexico; for all other issues are tied up with it. The forces of progress will have to gather swift strength, or they will feel the crunch of the Iron Heel." -John Kenneth Turner, Hands Off MexicoIn Hands Off Mexico (1918), John Kenneth Turner, who, along with his wife, had long been involved in Mexico's revolutionary movement, sought to plead the Mexican cause during a time when the US government was reevaluating its policies toward Mexico. His pleas for the US to refrain from invading Mexico, played an important role in the drafting of the US Immigration Acts of 1917 and 1924.

John Kenneth Turner, a crusading California newspaperman, presents the causes of the Mexican Revolution in Barbarous Mexico, his expose of the Diaz regime.