"Ida Altman has already given us a number of carefully researched books on the history of conquest society in Spanish America, especially New Spain, and once again she has put her extensive knowledge of the sixteenth century and her superb paleographical skills to excellent use."—Journal of Anthropological Research
"Highly recommended."—Choice
"This is a well-written, clearly argued book. It provides an excellent introduction to the details of a confusing period in Mexican history, one that has long been overlooked."—The Americas
"...Altman has produced a solid, interesting work that will be useful to scholars and area specialists, as well as to college students and instructors. Most importantly, she fills a gap for English-speaking readers of a neglected episode in the long and bloody tale of Spanish/Indian conflict in North America."—The Journal of Arizona History
"( The War for Mexico's West) is not only destined to become the standard work on the conquest of New Galicia, but is a compelling read and a though-provoking study that invites comparisons with the conquest elsewhere in Spanish America."—Journal of Latin American Studies