Enterprise of Florida: Pedro Menendez Aviles and the Spanish Conquest of 1565-1568 - Couverture souple

Lyon, Eugene

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0813007771 ISBN 13 : 9780813007779

Editeur : University Press of Florida, 1983

Synopsis

Adelantado: A Spanish or Spanish colonial official, appointed to represent the King's interest in frontier areas in return for grants of authority and certain revenues and exemptions. --from the glossary of The Enterprise of Florida This biography of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, described as "magisterial" by Florida Historical Quarterly, explicates the role of private conquerors in Spanish expansion. Using primary materials in Spanish and Florida archives, many studied for the first time, Eugene Lyon refutes the claim that the Spanish contract to settle Florida was signed with Menéndez in response to news of the French foothold at Fort Caroline. Not merely an expedition of military dominance or even of religious zeal, the Florida enterprise was primarily a joint commercial venture between Menéndez and the Crown, with the adelantado assuming most of the risks. Menéndez negotiated contracts for opening trade and agricultural centers, and he exploited family ties, particularly with his Asturian kinship group, who supported the adventure with men, ships, and money.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Eugene Lyon (1929-2020) was executive director
of the Center for Historic Research at Flagler College in St. Augustine,
Florida. He is the author of many scholarly and popular works, including the
book The Search for the "Atocha" and articles for National
Geographic.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University Press of Florida
• Date d'édition: 1983
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813007771
• ISBN 13: 9780813007779
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 253
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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