Guatemala in the Spanish Colonial Period

by Oakah L. Jones Jr.

A comprehensive narrative history of Guatemala, the cultural and political heart of colonial Central America, focusing on the three centuries from the arrival of the conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in 1524 to the modern nation's declaration of independence in 1821. Includes 36 illustrations, a chronology of major events, and a glossary of terms. For both scholars and general readers. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

344 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1994