What lies behind Mexico's official history? Do we know the real stories behind the events that earned caudillos their fame? In this fascinating work, Francisco Martin Moreno paints the true face of the heroes and government leaders that shaped Mexico's history. Thoroughly documented, dynamically written, controversial, and cunning, this work discloses previously unknown events that allow a new reading of history, it reveals new heroes and villains, and leaves the great Mexican heroes and caudillos trembling.