“Underscoring the rootedness of place and the importance of resistance in the persistence and continuation of Genízaro cultural identity, this work stands at the forefront of Genízaro scholarship. Highly recommended.”—G. R Campbell, Choice
“Editors Moises Gonzales and Enrique R. Lamadrid have crafted a landmark volume on the history, culture, and contemporary valences of these peoples. . . . This impressive collection of essays brings us that much closer to understanding the often painfully complicated lives and richly complex heritage that grows ever more vital among the descendants of those children [of war].”—James F. Brooks, Journal of American Ethnic History
“The edited volume provides multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to the history, memorialization, cultural practices, art, language, socioeconomic status, and archaeology of Genízaros in New Mexico and southern Colorado from the eighteenth century until the present day. . . . Most importantly, the volume clearly shows that prior claims that Genízaro identity and culture were lost after 1821 are false and, instead, documents a complicated, and vibrant ongoing history and an active present-day community.”—Rebecca Brückmann, H-Net
“Nación Genízara is a compendium of essays on the Genízaro phenomenon and sheds much-needed light on one of the most fascinating and complex cultural themes in New Mexico history.”—Rob Martinez, Southwestern Historical Quarterly
“This book is a worthy read for everyone researching New Mexican ancestry and for those who value learning about the complex New Mexican historical narrative.”—Mary Penner, New Mexico Genealogist
“This thought-provoking anthology is about an often misunderstood and underappreciated aspect of Southwestern history.”—Jesús F. de la Teja, Catholic Southwest: A Journal of History and Culture
“A historical shroud has long concealed the history and legacy of an important segment of the New Mexico population, Indian slaves known as genízaros. With the help of experts in many fields, Nación Genízara has removed much of this shroud, revealing a rich new layer of regional society and culture.”—Richard Melzer, coauthor of A History of New Mexico Since Statehood
“This groundbreaking anthology brings together the latest scholarship on Genízaros, a uniquely New Mexican ethnic identity, which is the object of a burgeoning, multidisciplinary field of study.”—Rick Hendricks, coauthor of Four Square Leagues: Pueblo Indian Land in New Mexico
