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Literatura mexicana
On-line version ISSN 2448-8216Print version ISSN 0188-2546
Abstract
ESPEJO, Beatriz. A few words on our impure heroes. Lit. mex [online]. 2010, vol.21, n.1, pp.23-34. ISSN 2448-8216.
In the form of an essay the author tackles the personality, formation, readings, battles, leadership, excommunication and execution of Hidalgo alongside other fighters who participated in the independence like Morelos, Allende, López Rayón and Quintana Roo. She presents their heroism and sacrifice, military aspects, crucial successes and failures for the movement, like the battle of Puente de Calderón, without ignoring the participation of notable women like Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez and Leona Vicario.
Keywords : Hidalgo; Morelos; Allende; Ignacio López Rayón; Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez; Leona Vicario; heroism.