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Exploring the intricate dynamics of Mayan conversion during the sixteenth century, this study delves into the cultural, religious, and social transformations experienced by the indigenous population in Yucatan. It examines the methods employed by missionaries, the resistance encountered, and the impact of European colonization on Mayan traditions and beliefs. Through a detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the complexities of faith, identity, and adaptation in a time of significant upheaval.
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Ambivalent Conquests, Inga Clendinnen
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Ambivalent Conquests
- Subtitle
- Maya and Spaniard in Yucatan, 1517-1570
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Inga Clendinnen
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780521527316
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the intricate dynamics of Mayan conversion during the sixteenth century, this study delves into the cultural, religious, and social transformations experienced by the indigenous population in Yucatan. It examines the methods employed by missionaries, the resistance encountered, and the impact of European colonization on Mayan traditions and beliefs. Through a detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the complexities of faith, identity, and adaptation in a time of significant upheaval.