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Jerry Thompson’s biography delivers a masterful exploration of Juan Nepomuceno Cortina, one of the most controversial and influential Mexicano/Tejano figures in Texas and Southwestern history. With striking clarity and balance, Thompson chronicles a life marked by resistance to oppression and intolerance, while also illuminating the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico along the Texas border.
Praised for its thorough research and narrative power, this definitive account brings Cortina vividly to life, offering a nuanced interpretation of his impact on Texas, Border, and Chicano histories. Thompson’s work is both a comprehensive examination of a remarkable life and an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand Anglo-Hispanic relations in the region. A must-read for students, historians, and anyone interested in the dynamic history of the Texas-Mexico borderlands.
