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: Zunzunegui dismantles the myth of Cortés as a mere "murderer and destroyer". Instead, he presents him as a complex military commander comparable to Julius Caesar, who was cultured and prioritized syncretism and mestizaje (the blending of cultures).
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is a historical work by Mexican historian and academic Juan Miguel Zunzunegui . The book, often subtitled Encuentro y conquista (Meeting and Conquest), challenges traditional "Manichean" views that cast the Spanish conquest as a simple story of villains and victims. Book Overview : Zunzunegui dismantles the myth of Cortés as
: Zunzunegui posits that modern Mexico was born from this violent encounter and that accepting this past is essential to the nation's identity. Available Formats and Retailers The book, often subtitled Encuentro y conquista (Meeting
: The author argues that the conquest was not "Spaniards against Indians" but a multifaceted conflict involving local indigenous groups—like the Tlaxcaltecas—who aligned with Cortés against Aztec dominance.