Erika Pani
Research professor at El Colegio de México and historian specializing in nineteenth-century Mexican politics; author of Torn Asunder, which compares republican crises and civil wars in the United States and Mexico (1848–1867).
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Nov 26, 2025 • 58min
Erika Pani, "Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexico, 1848-1867" (UNC Press, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Erika Pani, a research professor at El Colegio de México specializing in 19th-century Mexican political history, explores the parallel crises faced by the United States and Mexico from 1848 to 1867. She highlights the shared political polarization that led to civil wars in both nations. Pani also contrasts their approaches to reconstruction and state-building, revealing how both republics demonstrated resilience despite their challenges. The conversation provides a captivating look at the lessons of history in today's political climate.
Nov 26, 2025 • 58min
Erika Pani, "Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexico, 1848-1867" (UNC Press, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, historian Erika Pani, a research professor at El Colegio de México, explores her new work, Torn Asunder, which examines the parallel crises and civil wars in the United States and Mexico from 1848 to 1867. She highlights pivotal moments, such as the 1848 geopolitical shifts and the shared processes that led to civil wars in both nations. Pani also contrasts the divergent issues of slavery in the U.S. with Mexico's conflicts over the Catholic Church, emphasizing how these nations’ republican systems demonstrated remarkable resilience during times of upheaval.
