Quito 1599

Focusing on the pivotal year of 1599, this engaging narrative reinterprets the history of Quito and its colonial context. It explores the complexities of sixteenth-century Spanish colonialism through six interconnected themes, highlighting the city's turmoil marked by civil disturbances, shipwrecks, and indigenous uprisings. The book vividly portrays the struggles against pirate attacks, urban decadence, and failed missions, while also examining the resilience and adaptability of the local population in the face of colonial challenges.