This book describes Benito Juarez and his stand against power-hungry generals within Mexico and the invading influence of Napoleon III, who hoped to make Mexico part of his global empire.

The student meets the general --The Zapotec shepherd boy -- Independence and a new Mexico -- Governor Juárez -- Juárez and the reform -- A besieged presidency -- The French intervention -- The crown of Mexico -- The fall of the crown -- The father of the country.