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Colonial Lives: Documents On Latin American History, 15501850
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Colonial Lives Offers A Rich Variety Of Archival Documents In Translation Which Bring To Life The Political And Economic Workings Of Latin American Colonies During 300 Years Of Spanish Rule, As Well As The Daytoday Lives Of The Colonies' Inhabitants.Intended To Complement Textbooks Such As Burkholder And Johnson'S Colonial Latin America By Presenting Students With Primary Sources The Raw Materials On Which The Facts In Other Textbooks Are Based This Reader Strives To Illustrate The Impact Of Issues Such As Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality, Culture And Religion In The Daily Lives Of Both Natives And Colonists Alike. The Concerns, Struggles And Perspectives Of The Inhabitants Of Colonial Latin America Are Reflected In Transcripts Of Civil And Criminal Court Cases, Administrative Reviews, Ecclesiastical Investigations, Inquisition Trials, Wills, And Letters The Editors Have Included In This Reader.Each Document Is Prefaced By An Introduction That Places It In The Social And Political Context Of The Period. The Book Also Includes A Glossary Of Terms And Lists Of Suggested Further Readings. Most Uniquely, The Book Offers Helpful Thematic Crossreferencing Sections And An Index Of Themes Which Allow Instructors To Easily Adapt The Book To Their Courses And To Assign Readings According To The Criteria Of Their Own Specific Curriculums.
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- Q: What is 'Colonial Lives: Documents on Latin American History, 1550-1850' about? A: This book presents a variety of archival documents in translation that illustrate the political and economic workings of Latin American colonies from 1550 to 1850, highlighting the daily lives of their inhabitants during Spanish rule.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Colonial Lives' is Richard Boyer.
- Q: What type of documents are included in this book? A: The book includes transcripts of civil and criminal court cases, administrative reviews, ecclesiastical investigations, Inquisition trials, wills, and letters, all of which provide insights into the lives of colonial Latin Americans.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 350 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is intended to complement textbooks and is designed to present students with primary sources that illustrate various themes relevant to colonial Latin America.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 23, 1999.
- Q: Does the book include a glossary or suggested readings? A: Yes, it includes a glossary of terms and lists of suggested further readings.
- Q: How does this book help with teaching colonial Latin American history? A: It offers thematic cross-referencing sections and an index of themes to help instructors adapt the material to their courses, making it easier to assign readings based on specific curriculum criteria.