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Malintzin'S Choices: An Indian Woman In The Conquest Of Mexico (Dilogos),New
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Malintzin Was The Indigenous Woman Who Translated For Hernando Corts In His Dealings With The Aztec Emperor Moctezuma In The Days Of 1519 To 1521. 'Malintzin,' At Least, Was What The Indians Called Her. The Spanish Called Her Doa Marina, And She Has Become Known To Posterity As La Malinche. As Malinche, She Has Long Been Regarded As A Traitor To Her People, A Dangerously Sexy, Scheming Woman Who Gave Corts Whatever He Wanted Out Of Her Own Selfinterest.The Life Of The Real Woman, However, Was Much More Complicated. She Was Sold Into Slavery As A Child, And Eventually Given Away To The Spanish As A Concubine And Cook. If She Managed To Make Something More Out Of Her Lifeand She Didit Is Difficult To Say At What Point She Did Wrong. In Getting To Know The Trials And Intricacies With Which Malintzin'S Life Was Laced, We Gain New Respect For Her Steely Courage, As Well As For The Bravery And Quick Thinking Demonstrated By Many Other Native Americans In The Earliest Period Of Contact With Europeans.In This Study Of Malintzin'S Life, Camilla Townsend Rejects All The Previous Myths And Tries To Restore Dignity To The Profoundly Human Men And Women Who Lived And Died In Those Days. Drawing On Spanish And Aztec Language Sources, She Breathes New Life Into An Old Tale, And Offers Insights Into The Major Issues Of Conquest And Colonization, Including Technology And Violence, Resistance And Accommodation, Gender And Power.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Malintzin's Choices'? A: The main theme of 'Malintzin's Choices' is the complex life of Malintzin, an indigenous woman who played a crucial role during the conquest of Mexico by Hernando Cortés. The book explores her experiences, the myths surrounding her, and the broader context of indigenous and Spanish relations during this tumultuous period.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Malintzin's Choices'? A: The author of 'Malintzin's Choices' is Camilla Townsend, a historian who sheds light on Malintzin's life through extensive research and analysis of both Spanish and Aztec sources.
- Q: What type of book is 'Malintzin's Choices'? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' is a historical study that combines narrative storytelling with scholarly research, examining the life of Malintzin and the impacts of colonization in Mexico.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Malintzin's Choices'? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' was published on September 1, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does 'Malintzin's Choices' have? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' contains 303 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' is available as a used book in good condition, ensuring readers receive a quality product.
- Q: What binding type does 'Malintzin's Choices' have? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' is published in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and flexible option for readers.
- Q: Is 'Malintzin's Choices' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Malintzin's Choices' is suitable for academic study as it provides valuable insights into colonial history, gender roles, and cultural interactions, making it a recommended reading for undergraduates.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Malintzin's Choices'? A: Key topics in 'Malintzin's Choices' include the role of women in history, indigenous resistance, the dynamics of power during colonization, and the historical interpretation of Malintzin's actions.
- Q: Can 'Malintzin's Choices' be used in university courses? A: 'Malintzin's Choices' is highly regarded and can be used in university courses, especially in colonial surveys or specialty history classes, due to its comprehensive analysis and engaging writing.