HOW THE SPANISH EMPIRE WAS BUILT: A 400-Year History
The Spanish invested in infrastructure to the advantage of local power brokers, enhancing the abilities of incumbent elites to grow wealthy on trade and widening the arc of Spanish influence. Brings to life stories of engineers, prospectors, soldiers and priests, the authors paint a vivid portrait of Spanish America in the age of conquest. Illustrated most in color.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 349
Publisher: Reaktion
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9781789148404
Item #: 9063358