Public ritual shaped the political culture of eighteenth century puebla in a myriad of ways in early modern cities people expressed understandings regarding power ritualistically but ritual did not only reflect power relationships it also helped to reaffirm hierarchy and strengthen peoples affiliations to local corporations their city . Identity ritual and power in colonial puebla is a sophisticated and nuanced discussion of the role of ritual in the negotiation and staging of conflicts in eighteenth century puebla javier villa flores author of dangerous speech a social history of blasphemy in colonial mexico. Identity ritual and power in colonial puebla by frances l ramos tucson the university of arizona press 2012 xiii 247 pp 6000 cloth 2995 paper. Identity ritual and power in colonial puebla by frances l ramos tucson university of arizona press 2012 pp xxxiii 288 figures tables notes bibliography index 2995 paper volume 70 issue 1 sonya lipsett rivera skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites close this . Download citation identity ritual and power in colonial puebla located between mexico city and veracruz puebla has been a political hub since its founding as puebla de los angeles in 1531