Collision of Worlds

In this remarkable work of comparative history and archaeology, David Carballo situates the Spanish-Mexica wars of the 16th century within a parallel account of Iberia and Mesoamerica, stretching back into humanity's deep past.

Autorentext
David M. Carballo is Associate Professor of Archaeology, Anthropology, and Latin American Studies at Boston University. His previous books include Urbanization and Religion in Ancient Central America.



Klappentext
Five centuries ago a group of Spaniards joined forces with Mesoamerican allies to topple the mighty Aztec empire. Collision of Worlds offers a unique narrative of the encounter by providing a long-term perspective that integrates the rich archaeological and historical sources for Mexico and Iberia.

Inhalt
Preface
Figures
Tables
1. Mexico, Spain, and their Deep Histories of Place
2. Cultural Evolution in Mesoamerica
3. Cultural Evolution in Iberia
4. Mexico and Spain on the Eve of Encounter
5. The Spanish Invasion of Mesoamerica
6. The Spanish-Mexica War
7. Forging New Spain
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