Published in 1557, Nikolaus Federmann’s Jndianische Historia is a
fascinating narrative describing the German military commander’s
incursion into what is now Venezuela. Designed not only for
classroom use but also for the use of scholars, this English
translation is accompanied by a critical introduction that
contextualizes Federmann’s firsthand account within the broader
Spanish colonial system. Having gained the rights to colonize
Venezuela from the Spanish Crown in 1528, the Welser merchant house
of Augsburg, Germany, sent mercenaries, settlers, and miners to set
up colonial structures. The venture never turned a profit, and
operations ceased in 1546 after two Welser officials were murdered.
Federmann’s text gives an account of his foray into the interior
of Venezuela in 1530–31. It describes violent first contact with
Indigenous peoples as well as Federmann’s communication
strategies, how he managed to prevail in hostile terrain, and how
he related to other agents of the conquests. It also documents his
unwavering belief in the intrinsic preeminence of European
Christians and, ultimately, in the righteousness of his mission.
The only detailed record of this incursion, Federmann’s text adds
a unique and important perspective to our understanding of first
colonial contact on the Caribbean coast of South America. It
provides insight into the first-contact dynamic, the techniques of
subjugation and dominance, and the web of diverging interests among
stakeholders. This volume will be a valuable resource for courses
and for scholarship on conquest and colonialism in Latin America.
General
| Imprint: |
Pennsylvania State University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Latin American Originals |
| Release date: |
2022 |
| First published: |
2021 |
| Authors: |
Peter Hess
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| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
136 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-271-09179-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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| LSN: |
0-271-09179-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780271091792 |
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