Archaeologies of colonialism and enslavement in Spanish, Portuguese and French America (original) (raw)

The paper critically reviews three recent archaeological works that focus on colonialism and enslavement in Spanish, Portuguese, and French America. It highlights the increasing involvement of Latin American archaeologists and discusses themes such as labor, identity, and the complexity of colonial interactions across various regions. The review emphasizes the significance of case studies while pointing out some methodological shortcomings and the need for broader analytical frameworks to understand colonial legacies.