Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I by active 16th century Pedro de Aguado
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About this eBook
| Author | Aguado, Pedro de, active 16th century |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bécker, Jerónimo, 1857-1925 |
| Title | Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I |
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| Summary | "Historia de Venezuela, Tomo I" by Pedro de Aguado is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work focuses on the discovery, colonization, and initial governance of Venezuela, detailing the early challenges and events faced by its Spanish settlers. Aguado's narrative serves as one of the foundational texts for understanding the complexities of Venezuela's early colonial history. At the start of the book, the author introduces the historical context surrounding the conquest and establishment of Venezuela. He emphasizes the significance of his firsthand experience as a chronicler who witnessed many of the events he describes. The opening chapters detail the voyages of Christopher Columbus and subsequent Spanish expeditions into the region, including the establishment of settlements and dialogues with local indigenous leaders. Aguado highlights both the triumphs and tragedies of early colonization, setting the stage for a more comprehensive exploration of the struggles between the Spanish colonizers and indigenous populations as well as the internal political dynamics among the settlers themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | F2301: Latin America local history: Venezuela |
| Subject | Venezuela -- History -- To 1556 |
| Subject | Venezuela -- History -- 1556-1810 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39947 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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