Invasion and Transformation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Conquest of Mexico

Invasion and Transformation explores the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and its impact on Mexico, including the representation of Moteuczoma as a scapegoat. It includes full-color reproductions of seventeenth-century paintings and contributions from scholars in various fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2021
Publisher: University Press of Colorado

Invasion and Transformation delves into the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and the profound transformations that occurred in Mexico during the Conquest and the subsequent colonial period. The book explores the ways in which the Conquest itself was remembered, both in its immediate aftermath and in subsequent centuries. Contributors examine the various roles played by Moteuczoma, Cortés, and Malinche in the downfall of the Aztecs, the representation of history in colonial art, and the complex cultural transformations that took place.

Including full-color reproductions of seventeenth-century paintings of the Conquest, Invasion and Transformation appeals to scholars and students of Latin American history, anthropology, art history, colonial literature, and transatlantic studies. The book features contributions from renowned experts in the field, including Rebecca P. Brienen, Louise M. Burkhart, Ximena Chávez Balderas, Constance Cortez, Viviana Diáz Balsera, Martha Few, Susan D. Gillespie, Margaret A. Jackson, Diana Magaloni Kerpel, Matthew Restall, and Michael Schreffler.

Through their insightful analysis, contributors shed light on the complex web of factors that led to the fall of the Aztecs, including the military might of the Spanish, the political and social dynamics of the Aztec Empire, and the cultural and religious beliefs of the indigenous people. They also examine the ways in which the Conquest shaped the course of Mexican history, leading to the development of new political, social, and cultural structures.

Invasion and Transformation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of Mexico and the broader region of Latin America. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the Conquest and its aftermath, offering insights that will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 156 x 227 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646421541