This is a fascinating firsthand account of Mexico in the early nineteenth century, written by an English diplomat who served in the country during that time. Ward provides a vivid and detailed description of Mexican society, politics, and culture, as well as his own experiences as a foreign observer. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a critical period in Mexico's history.

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