Historiography of Colonial Spanish America

Historiography of colonial Spanish America is about studying and understanding the history of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. It means looking at the things that happened there during the time when Spain ruled them (1492-1821). Historians analyze the different events and people who were involved in these colonies to better understand how they were shaped and changed over the years. They study things like the Spanish language, culture, religion, and race relations in the colonies. They may also look at how the government was organized, how the economy worked, and how the native population was treated. By studying this history, we can learn more about how colonialism affected the region and how it influences our lives today.