Bücher von Christopher H. Lutz

Guatemala emerged from the clash between Spanish invaders and Maya cultures that began five centuries ago. "Strange Lands and Different Peoples" examines the myriad ramifications of Spanish intrusion, especially Maya resistance to it and the changes that took place in native life because of it.

Reexamines the Spanish conquest of Guatemala to give us a greater appreciation of indigenous involvement in it, and sustained opposition to it. The authors develop a fresh perspective on Pedro de Alvarado as well as the alliances forged with native groups that facilitated Spanish objectives.

This study traces the demographic and social history of Santiago de Guatemala, from its establishment in 1541 until the earthquakes of 1773. Lutz focuses on the rise of groups of mixed descent, evolving from a segmented society of Indians, Spaniards and African slaves.