South America 1

Simón Bolívar truly earned his nickname "The Liberator" for a large portion of South American people. He was a forward-thinking political figure at a time when Spain was ruling over the region that ……続きを見る

Stories of transnational terror and justice illuminate the past and present of South America’s struggles for human rights. Through the voices of survivors, human rights activists, judicial actors, a……続きを見る

This volume, Volume 2, is a supplementary text and consists of a text edition of his astronomical legacy, prepared for the printing press in the 1650s, but only now finalized and published. Volume 1……続きを見る

An international drug kingpin with a cult following, Pablo Escobar is legendary for his infamy, but he began his life with rather modest roots. Born to a simple farmer, no one ever dreamed Escobar w……続きを見る

Patients of the State is a sociological account of the extended waiting that poor people seeking state social and administrative services must endure. It is based on ethnographic research in the wai……続きを見る

A historiografia brasileira, de forma geral, tem negligenciado a real abrangência das documentações propostas e analisadas por Afonso de Taunay. Neste livro, Karina Anhezini preenche essa significat……続きを見る

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

The masterpiece of travel writing that revolutionized the genre and made its author famous overnight An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, ……続きを見る

Libro clásico de la gastronomía venezolana, que incluye 30 biografías culinarias cuidadosamente seleccionadas de la obra; una de cada estado, y cuatro platos nacionales. Además contiene las recetas ……続きを見る

O principal objetivo da historiadora neste livro é analisar como se deu a criação da Seção de Etnografia e Arqueologia no Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Brasil (IHGB). Formada pela elite letrad……続きを見る

In "A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies," Bartolomé de las Casas delivers a poignant and vehement denunciation of the atrocities committed against the indigenous peoples of the Americas……続きを見る

In "The War of Quito," Pedro de Cieza de León presents a vivid historical account that intricately weaves the socio-political dynamics of 16th-century South America. Written in a narrative style tha……続きを見る

Este livro reúne textos dedicados a compreender experiências sociais provocadas pela modernização levada pela economia cafeeira às cidades do interior paulista, durante a Primeira República. Os text……続きを見る

The anthology 'The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555)' brings together pivotal narratives from the historical encounters and dramatic adventures during early European explorations of South Amer……続きを見る

In "History of the Incas," Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa meticulously chronicles the rise and fall of the Inca Empire, weaving a narrative that combines firsthand observations with extensive historical ……続きを見る

Quais foram os muitos caminhos, lutas e articulações que possibilitaram a construção de políticas públicas especificamente voltadas para os povos de territórios indígenas no Brasil? É esse percurso ……続きを見る

Jean Henri Merle d'Aubigné presents the comprehensive scope of religious reform during the sixteenth century through Calvin's life and the church in Geneva. He outlines the people, places, and ideas……続きを見る

Esta obra reúne once ensayos originales acerca de la función de las imágenes en los procesos de formación de la nación en América Latina, incluyendo contribuciones de especialistas de Europa, Estado……続きを見る

"¿Pueden las imágenes incidir en la historia? ¿Son fieles evidencias del pasado? Esta compilación aparece frente al renovado interés de la disciplina histórica y las ciencias humanas, por interpreta……続きを見る

In seinem Werk 'Brasilien' entführt der renommierte Autor Stefan Zweig die Leser in die exotische Welt des südamerikanischen Landes. Durch seine detaillierten Beschreibungen von Land und Leuten verm……続きを見る

In "Garibaldi e Montevideo", Alexandre Dumas intreccia abilmente narrazione storica e avventura, portando il lettore nel cuore delle tumultuose vicende politico-militari che hanno caratterizzato l'A……続きを見る

This book is a result of author's trip to Yucatán where he studied ancient Maya sites. His goal was to explore the possibility of links between the Maya and the civilizations of ancient Egypt and At……続きを見る

After centuries of colonial domination and a twentieth century riddled with dictatorships, indigenous peoples in Bolivia embarked upon a social and political struggle that would change the country f……続きを見る

In "An Account of the Conquest of Peru," Pedro Sancho provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the Spanish conquest, offering readers an insider's perspective on the complexities of colonial ambit……続きを見る

In "Brazil and the River Plate in 1868," William Hadfield presents an insightful travel narrative that captures the complexity of South American politics, culture, and geography during a pivotal mom……続きを見る

In "Ulrich Schmidel: Der erste Geschichtschreiber der La Plata-Länder (1535-1555)" beleuchtet Robert Lehmann-Nitsche das Leben und Wirken eines der bedeutendsten Chronisten der frühen kolonialen Ges……続きを見る

In "History of the Conquest of Peru," William Hickling Prescott masterfully chronicles the dramatic events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. Prescott's prose b……続きを見る

Mostrando o quilombo de Volta Miúda (Caravelas/Ba), os remanescentes e suas histórias, a autora apresenta perfis biográficos dos anciões que ali habitam, inspirados no jornalismo literário; o estado……続きを見る

Segunda edição da revista Ecos da alma brasileira, do Instituto Civitas Solis. Inclui: A Palavra Criadora A Universalidade do Logos Primeiro livro: Pimandro A Palavra e o Ser, na Cosmovisão Tupi-Gua……続きを見る