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Colonialism & First American Chronicles

Explore the profound encounter of worlds and the complex construction of the "Other" during the early colonial period in the Americas.

This collection brings together five foundational narratives that offer diverse perspectives on the initial European contact with the Americas. From critical indigenous accounts to European observations, these texts are essential for understanding the historical, cultural, and ethical complexities of colonialism.

Ideal for courses on Colonial Latin American History, Indigenous Studies, Early Modern Atlantic World, and Human Rights.

Brevísima relación de la destruyción de las Indias

Brevísima relación de la destruyción de las Indias

Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas

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Cristobal Colon – Viajes a Las Indias

Cristobal Colon – Viajes a Las Indias

Jean-Paul Duviols

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Verdadera Historia y Descripcion de un Pais

Verdadera Historia y Descripcion de un Pais

Hans Staden

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Usos y Costumbres de los Salvajes de Virginia

Usos y Costumbres de los Salvajes de Virginia

Thomas Hariot - John White

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Viajes al Río de la Plata y a Potosí

Viajes al Río de la Plata y a Potosí

Accarette du Biscay

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Colonialism & First American Chronicles Collection

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