Arana Xajilá, Francisco Hernández

About the author

Francisco Hernández Arana Xajilá (c. 1502–1581) was a prominent indigenous chronicler of the Cakchiquel people in Guatemala. His seminal work, The Annals of the Cakchiquels, provides a detailed account of the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the Cakchiquel society during the Spanish conquest and colonization of Central America. Hernández's chronicles are invaluable for their firsthand perspective, offering insights into the indigenous resistance, societal structures, and the impact of European influence on the native populations. His meticulous documentation has served as a crucial source for historians studying the pre-Columbian and early colonial periods in the region.