Indigenous Intellectuals

This edited volume reveals the significant but often overlooked contributions of Indigenous intellectuals during the colonial era, demonstrating their pivotal role in shaping knowledge, law, and history across Andean cities like Cuzco. It challenges traditional narratives by highlighting how Indigenous scholars, trained in both European and native traditions, mediated between colonial institutions and Indigenous communities through genealogy, cartography, and archival practices. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, analyzing primary sources such as genealogical records, legal texts, and manuscripts to uncover the complex networks of Indigenous intellectuals who preserved and adapted their cultural heritage while navigating colonial structures.

Ramos, G., & Yannakakis, Y. (Eds.). (2014). Indigenous Intellectuals. https://doi.org/10.1215/9780822376743