Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship, and Community in the Southwest Borderlands

The "Slave System of the Southwest Borderlands" is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the complex and often overlooked history of captive exchange economies in the region.

Through a sweeping examination of indigenous and colonial traditions of capture, servitude, and kinship, this book uncovers the ways in which different communities came together to form a "slave system" that integrated disparate groups even as it perpetuated cycles of violence and warfare. The author's innovative approach highlights the centrality of slavery in intercultural trade, alliances, and "communities of interest" among groups often at odds with Spanish, Mexican, and American modernizing strategies.

By exploring the extension of the American Civil War to the Southwest as a regional "war against slavery," the book offers new perspectives on the social stability and cultural flexibility of local communities. With its bold and brilliant narrative, this book is sure to captivate readers interested in the complex history of the Southwest Borderlands.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating region and its rich cultural heritage.