Conflict in the Early Americas: An Encyclopedia of the Spanish Empire's Aztec, Incan, and Mayan Conquests

by Karen Garvin

Book Overview

This detailed study is the only reference work of its kind to address Spain's conquest of Central and South America, providing in-depth coverage of native and European ideologies, political motivations, and cultural practices of the region.

As the study of world history evolves from a Eurocentric perspective to a more global viewpoint, formerly marginalized groups are now the focus of discussion, revealing a background rich with important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598847767
• ISBN13: 9781598847765
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.2" x 10.3"