Paul Gillingham

Paul Gillingham, a Professor of Latin American history and author of *Mexico: A History*, takes listeners on a captivating journey through Mexico's complex 500-year tale. He discusses the chaotic Spanish conquest and the bittersweet effects of the U.S. defeat, while revealing the country's surprising status as one of the world's earliest democracies. Gillingham highlights Mexico's rich hybridity, the redistributive efforts of Pancho Villa, and challenges the negative narratives about its past, offering a nuanced view of national identity and legacy.