The History of Madero

Gilly: Madero is on the historical stage to try to contain the revolutionary upsurge through reform. He represents aspirations of that segment of the bourgeoisie, shifting from agrarian to industry and liberal seeking political reform. Gilly: Portfirio Diaz fears that any concession to these groups would arouse the population and hasten the revolutionary explosion. It's good to be small. You don't tax the horse.