Colonial Lives offers a rich variety of archival documents in translation which bring to life the political and economic workings of Latin American colonies dur

In Colonial Lives of Property Brenna Bhandar examines how modern property law contributes to the formation of racial subjects in settler colonies and to the dev

Describes the industries, schools, society, culture, and growth of the coastal settlements during the colonial period.

* Undermines the long-accepted patriarchal model of colonial society by uncovering the active participation of indigenous, mestiza, and Spanish women of all soc

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section l