the culture and politics of viceregal power in colonial Mexico /
Alejandro Cañeque.
New York, N.Y. :
Routledge,
2004.
1 online resource (xii, 403 pages) :
illustrations
New World in the Atlantic world
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-393) and index.
Introduction, Rethinking the Spanish Empire in America -- Imagining the viceroy -- The pillars of government -- In the service of two majesties -- Performing power -- The economy of favor -- The political culture of colonialism -- Colonial rhetoric and Indian rebellion.
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Taking a fresh look at the political culture of the Spanish monarchy, this work investigates the politics of imperial rule & viceregal power in 17th century Mexico as well as the construction of the colonial state. It challenges long held perspectives on colonial Spanish America.
eBook Library
EBL199621
King's living image.
0415944457
Political culture-- Mexico-- History-- 17th century.
Power (Social sciences)-- Mexico-- History-- 17th century.