This regional study provides several firsts: documented founding dates of religious & civil buildings based on several archival sources; the identification of a sixteenth-century architect; & proof that many pueblo churches bear Mesoamerican symbols of the sacred, heretofore recognized only by the indigenous population. Employing an erudite yet lively literary style, Mullen portrays these structures as conveyors of ancient sacred values that remain vital in this era. Order from Arizona State University-Center for Latin American Studies, Box 872401, Tempe, AZ 85287-2401; 602-965- 5127.