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The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Vol. 9: History of Mexico, Vol. 1, 1516-1521 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A clear, authoritative look at the beginning of Mexican history
This volume surveys the conquest of Mexico and the early viceroyal period, drawing on a vast store of archives, documents, and contemporary sources to illuminate a pivotal era.
The project frames the conquest as a turning point in Latin American history, detailing how European power, native civilizations, and colonial policy intersected to shape New Spain. It also situates the broader arc of Mexican history within three centuries of rule, independence, and nation-building, while weighing competing narratives with care and depth.- A coherent, field‑defining account of the conquest and its aftermath.
- Extensive use of primary sources, archives, and documentary collections.
- Critical discussion of how later historians have interpreted the events and evidence.
- Context for the emergence of Mexico as a major cultural and political force.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of Mexico from the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century through the author's own lifetime in the mid-19th century. The author, a prominent Mexican historian, provides a detailed and nuanced account of the conquest of Mexico, the establishment of Spanish rule, and the Mexican War of Independence. The book also explores the complex social and political developments that shaped Mexico in the 19th century, including the rise of caudillismo and the struggle between liberals and conservatives. The author's insights on the history of his country are invaluable for understanding the forces that have shaped Mexico's present-day identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282881771_0
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