Algunas palabras sobre nuestros héroes impuros

Abstract

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.