Mexico

This provides a comprehensive examination of Mexico's colonial period, beginning with Hernán Cortés's conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519-1521. It covers the establishment of New Spain, analyzing the complex social hierarchy, economic systems, and the Catholic Church's profound influence. The text explores how Spanish and indigenous cultures merged, creating a unique Mexican identity through religious syncretism, art, architecture, and social practices. The narrative concludes by discussing how colonial legacies continue to influence modern Mexican society through language, religion, social structures, and cultural institutions.