"Monumental deluxe anthology lives up to the high standard of the best Armitano publications. With chapters written by leading authorities in the field, the work offers a well-documented and beautifully illustrated overview of the development of architecture and urbanism in the Americas during the Spanish colonial period. A major achievement of contemporary scholarship, it will most likely remain the single most comprehensive treatment of the subject for years to come. Spectacular color photographs complement the texts throughout and together with the architectural plans and archival documents (many of which are reproduced here for the first time) constitute an unparalleled resource. Abundant notes provide additional useful commentaries as well as a guide to other primary and secondary sources. Also includes an extensive bibliography organized by country"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.