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An illustration from the 16th century Codex Kingsborough showing the abuses of the encomienda forced labour system in the Viceroyalty of New Spain. (British Museum, London)
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Artist, U. (2022, June 14). An Encomendero Abusing a Labourer. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16042/an-encomendero-abusing-a-labourer/
Chicago Style
Artist, Unknown. "An Encomendero Abusing a Labourer." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 14, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16042/an-encomendero-abusing-a-labourer/.
MLA Style
Artist, Unknown. "An Encomendero Abusing a Labourer." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Jun 2022. Web. 03 Mar 2025.
