Collection of Unpublished Documents Relating to the Discovery, Conquest and

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Foreign Language Books Historical ClassicsWorld History Human GeographyHistorical ReappraisalHistorical ArchivesConquestPower GamePrimary DocumentsAge of ExplorationExotic CultureSpanish EmpireCross-Cultural View

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Colección de Documentos Inéditos Relativos al Descubrimiento, Conquista yAuthor: ,Language: Spanish, Class: E011: History: America: America, Release Date: Jun 24, 2018

Editor's review

This book is a compilation of unpublished documents from the era of the discovery and conquest of Spanish America; it is a collection of primary sources rather than a popular narrative history. Its value lies in bringing together scattered manuscripts, letters, and official records, allowing readers to bypass later historians' retellings and engage directly with the written traces left by Spanish imperial activity in the Americas around the sixteenth century. As a documentary compilation, it has a high threshold: the texts are largely archival in style, spelling and punctuation preserve older forms, and there is no introductory guide or annotation for beginners. Its strength is the rarity and diversity of the sources themselves, making it suitable for researchers conducting thematic comparisons or for historical writers seeking detailed material. It is intended for desk reference rather than cover-to-cover reading: excerpts can be selected by person, event, or year and read alongside secondary scholarship. The electronic edition, published by Project Gutenberg, facilitates full-text search and copying, making it suitable for readers who need to verify the original text repeatedly.

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  1. Begin with the table of contents and document numbers, select excerpts by theme, and avoid reading straight through from the first page
  2. Read alongside a general or period history, using secondary scholarship to provide context for the primary texts
  3. Take notes when encountering archaic spellings and abbreviations, gradually building a personal glossary
  4. Use the electronic edition's full-text search to make thematic excerpts around personal and place names

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FAQ

Is this book a general history or a collection of primary documents? It is a compilation of unpublished documents, containing primary materials related to the discovery and conquest of the Americas, not a continuous general history. Readers must construct the historical framework themselves; it is better suited to reference and thematic research than to being read from beginning to end as an introduction.
Can someone who does not know Spanish read this book? It would be difficult to use directly. The book is in Spanish, and most documents are archival in style with older spellings. Without Spanish, it is advisable to first find an anthology with translations or annotations, then return to the original for key passages.
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