A Guide to the Historical Geography of New Spain (Cambridge Latin American Studies, Series Number 14)

A basic reference on Mexican colonial history, examining the minor administrative divisions constituting the government of New Spain (now central and southern New Mexico) as they were just before the introduction of the intendancy system in 1786. Most of the Guide 's sources are unpublished, but this revised edition incorporates the results of published studies, based on archival and field work, that correct errors and elaborate on themes discussed in the 1992 edition (Cambridge). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.