Description
Mexican Constitution of 1857
Book Summary
This volume contains the complete text of the Mexican Constitution of 1857, one of the most significant legislative pieces in Mexico's history. Promulgated during Benito Juárez's Liberal Reform, this magna carta laid the foundations for the country's secular and democratic state. Within these pages, the reader will find the principles that transformed the nation's legal and social structure, including the separation of powers, the abolition of slavery, and the guarantee of fundamental rights. An essential reference work for understanding the origins of modern Mexican constitutionalism.
What is it about?
The Mexican Constitution of 1857 contains the articles that defined Mexico's new political and social order following the Ayutla Revolution. The text establishes the organization of the state under a republican, representative, and federal system. Among its most relevant provisions are the abolition of slavery, the suppression of ecclesiastical and military fueros (privileges), freedom of education, speech, and religion, as well as the equality of all citizens before the law. Likewise, it recognizes private property and freedom of labor as fundamental rights. This constitution was the legal instrument that consolidated liberal reforms and marked a turning point in Mexico's institutional life, remaining in effect until the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution.
Main themes
- Liberal Reform and the construction of the secular state in Mexico
- Separation of powers and organization of the federal republican system
- Individual guarantees: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and equality before the law
- Abolition of slavery and suppression of corporate privileges
- Right to private property and freedom of labor
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of law, history, and political science who wish to study the original sources of Mexican constitutionalism. It is also of great utility to researchers, teachers, and any reader interested in understanding the legal and ideological foundations that shaped modern Mexico during the Reform period.
What this book provides
- Direct access to the complete text of a key constitution in Mexican history, in a practical and manageable edition.
- Understanding of the liberal principles that transformed the country's political and social structure in the 19th century.
- Study and reference tool for comparative analysis with the current 1917 Constitution.
- Essential historical and legal context for understanding the evolution of rights and guarantees in Mexico.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: LAWS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 52
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This pocket edition of the Mexican Constitution of 1857 offers direct and affordable access to a fundamental text of Mexican law. Its light and concise format (52 pages) makes it a practical tool for study and quick reference, whether in the classroom, library, or office. For the public interested in the legal and political history of Mexico, it is a valuable acquisition that allows for firsthand knowledge of the principles that shaped the Mexican liberal state.