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Firsthand accounts from Maya nobles reveal a complex narrative of the conquest, highlighting that the conquistadors included both Spaniards and Mayas. This unique perspective illustrates how the Maya adapted their governance and society in response to Spanish colonization, portraying it as part of a long history of resilience and survival. The book sheds light on previously untranslated texts, offering a fresh understanding of this pivotal period in Maya history.
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Maya Conquistador, Matthew Restall
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Maya Conquistador
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Restall
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780807055076
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Firsthand accounts from Maya nobles reveal a complex narrative of the conquest, highlighting that the conquistadors included both Spaniards and Mayas. This unique perspective illustrates how the Maya adapted their governance and society in response to Spanish colonization, portraying it as part of a long history of resilience and survival. The book sheds light on previously untranslated texts, offering a fresh understanding of this pivotal period in Maya history.