The third volume in Bancroft's monumental history of Mexico, covering the years from 1600 to 1803. Bancroft's research is exhaustive and his writing is engaging, offering a detailed look at the political, social, and economic forces that shaped Mexico during this period. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Mexico or the larger history of the Americas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.