Description: "Hall of Mirrors: Power, Witchcraft, and Caste in Colonial Mexico" by Laura Lewis explores the complex interplay of power, witchcraft, and social hierarchy in colonial Mexico. The book delves into how indigenous, African, and European beliefs and practices intersected and influenced each other in the colonial context. Lewis examines the role of witchcraft and supernatural beliefs in maintaining and challenging social order, focusing on how these practices were intertwined with issues of power and caste. She reveals how witchcraft accusations were often used to reinforce or undermine authority and how these dynamics were reflective of broader social tensions and conflicts. The book provides detailed case studies and historical analysis, highlighting how witchcraft was both a tool of resistance for marginalized groups and a means of control for those in power. By investigating legal records, personal testimonies, and other historical documents, Lewis uncovers the nuanced ways in which witchcraft and social hierarchy were negotiated in colonial Mexico. "Hall of Mirrors" offers a rich and complex portrait of colonial Mexican society, shedding light on the intricate relationships between belief systems, social structures, and power dynamics. It is a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and social history of colonial Latin America.
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Book Title: Hall of Mirrors : Power, Witchcraft, and Caste in Colonial Mexico
Book Series: Latin America Otherwise Ser.
MPN: Does not apply
Publisher: Duke University Press
Item Length: 0.4 in
Brand: Unbranded
Publication Year: 2004
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Item Height: 0.6 in
Author: Laura A. Lewis
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Topic: Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Sociology / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Sociology / Social Theory
Item Weight: 14.4 Oz
Item Width: 0.2 in
Number of Pages: 280 Pages
