JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indigenous Borderlands: Native Agency, Resilience, and Power in the Americas. Edited by Joaquín Rivaya-Martinez.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 3. P. 250 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Waters, Savannah J 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses an edited volume that explores the historical narratives of the borderlands of the Americas, emphasizing the diverse roles of Indigenous communities from the 1500s to the 1900s. It highlights the interethnic relationships and the dynamics of authority in these regions, showcasing Indigenous groups as pivotal historical agents. The volume includes multidisciplinary approaches, utilizing methodologies from archaeology, ecology, and ethnography, and features case studies such as the trade of beeswax in colonial Yucatán and the land rights of the Chiriguano in Bolivia. This publication is positioned as a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in borderlands, Indigenous, and colonial histories, promoting the importance of diverse perspectives in historical narratives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p250
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf033
  • Accession Number:188503064
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