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This program details the fall of Jose Maria Morelos, who had gained a great deal of fame from his military campaigns across Mexico, but was unjustly imprisoned and sentenced to death, leaving him short of creating the egalitarian sovereign republic he desired.

"After many years of research and study, Dr. Wilbert H. Timmons has brought to life the era of the Mexican Revolution for Independence and the colorful men who dominated the scene. The central figure, José María Morelos, emerges as an inspired warrior and statesman with final victory almost within his grasp, but destined to suffer, as in a Greek tragedy, the remorse of defeat and death. However, as the author shows, the ideas and institutions of...

This program details the rise of Hidalgo's disciple, José María Morelos, who led the War of Independence across the wilds of southern Mexico and was known as a pious and profound patriot.