The Art of Being In-between: Native Intermediaries, Indian Identity, and Local Rule in Colonial Oaxaca
In colonial Oaxaca, Native intermediaries played pivotal roles in negotiating Indian identity and local rule. This book explores their strategies and impacts on governance, offering a nuanced view of colonial power dynamics and indigenous agency in historical Mexico.
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The Art of Being In-between examines the dynamics of Native intermediaries in colonial Oaxaca, focusing on their influence on Indian identity and local governance structures.
Through historical analysis, the book highlights how these intermediaries operated within the colonial framework, bridging indigenous communities and Spanish authorities.
It provides insights into the complexities of power, identity, and rule in a colonial context, drawing on archival sources to illustrate these interactions.
The narrative underscores the agency of Native individuals in mediating between worlds, contributing to our understanding of colonial history in Mexico.
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