Ambivalent Conquests: Maya and Spaniard in Yucatan, 1517–1570 (Cambridge Latin American Studies, Series Number 61)
Ambivalent Conquests by Inga Clendinnen explores the encounters between Maya communities and Spanish invaders in Yucatan from 1517 to 1570. As part of the Cambridge Latin American Studies series, it analyzes the cultural ambiguities and conflicts of early colonization, revealing the human dimensions of historical change in the region.
About This Book
Inga Clendinnen's Ambivalent Conquests examines the interactions between the Maya and Spaniards in Yucatan during the initial phase of colonization from 1517 to 1570.
The book is part of the Cambridge Latin American Studies series, offering a detailed historical analysis of this pivotal period.
It highlights the tensions and ambiguities in the conquest process, drawing on primary sources to illuminate the perspectives of both indigenous and European actors.
Through meticulous research, Clendinnen provides insights into the social and cultural transformations that shaped early colonial Yucatan.
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