Norah L. A. Gharala
1 book
About the Author
Norah L. A. Gharala is a historian whose research centers on race, fiscal policy, and African-descended communities in colonial Latin America. She examines how tribute systems shaped social hierarchies and economic life in New Spain, drawing on extensive archival sources to illuminate the experiences of free Afromexicans. Her scholarship bridges Atlantic and imperial histories, offering nuanced perspectives on the intersections of race, law, and state power. Gharala’s work contributes to broader conversations about colonialism, identity, and the legacies of slavery in the Americas.
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