On June 23rd, 1914, the legendary Division del Norte, commanded by General Francisco "Pancho" Villa, defeated the forces of then-president Victoriano Huerta and took the city of Zacatecas. After the decisive battle, the federales were unable to recover. The path to Mexico City-and ultimate victory-was clear for Villa and the revolutionaries.In this remarkable graphic novel, Paco Ignacio Taibo II (a.k.a. PIT)-the prolific historian, biographer of Che Guevara and Pancho Villa, as well as the founder of Mexican neopolicial fiction-brings his tremendous storytelling skills to bear, united with stunning illustrations by the artist Eko that evoke traditional Day of the Dead imagery. An unforgettable window onto the Mexican Revolution and portrait of one of the country’s most beloved heroes, Pancho Villa Takes Zacatecas will fascinate history buffs, avid readers, and graphic novel enthusiasts alike.
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