El complejo Jesuita de Tepotzotlán (1580-1618)
México: Universidad Iberoamericana, (Colección el oficio de la historia), 2025. First Edition. Paperback. 350 pages, wrps, 23 cm. New. Item #88632
ISBN: 9786072644793
The author provides a rigorous, document-based analysis that goes beyond the architectural beauty of the site (which today houses the National Museum of the Viceroyalty).
The book's greatest contribution is its "bottom-up" perspective on the Jesuit order. Rather than presenting a monolithic front, the author reveals the internal disagreements and the human struggles of the Jesuits—some of whom, as the records show, were reluctant to learn indigenous languages or feared the harsh conditions of the frontier. It is a vital read for those interested in the global history of the Jesuits and the complexities of colonial administration in 17th-century Mexico.
Price: $49.90