Charles H. Harris

About the Author

Charles H. Harris is a distinguished historian specializing in the colonial and early national periods of Mexican history, with a particular focus on the socio-economic structures that shaped the nation's development. His groundbreaking research delves into the intricacies of land ownership, family dynasties, and power dynamics in pre-independence Mexico, offering fresh perspectives on how vast estates influenced regional politics and economy. Drawing from extensive archival work in Mexico and Spain, Harris illuminates the lives of influential families whose legacies endured through turbulent times of revolution and reform. A Mexican Family Empire, the Latifundio of the Sanchez Navarros, 1765-1867 stands as his seminal work, meticulously chronicling the rise and resilience of one of Mexico's most prominent latifundios. Through his scholarship, Harris bridges the gap between local histories and broader Latin American narratives, enriching our understanding of imperial legacies in the Americas.