Descriptive Catalogue of the Documents (Classic Reprint): Relating to the History of the United States in the Papeles Procedentes De Cuba, Deposited in the Archivo General De Indias at Seville - Couverture souple
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Discover a vast trove of American history in Spanish archives. This Descriptive Catalogue organizes the Cuban papers that illuminate early United States history, drawn from the Archives of the Indies in Seville. It offers a guided entry into a monumental collection, with practical notes on how to use it for research.
This edition explains why the material matters, how it was gathered, and how scholars can approach the giant mass of documents. It highlights the scope of the Archives of the Indies and explains the selection of 143 legajos as the most important for U.S. history, along with a concise calendar of about 58,000 documents. Readers will also find introductions to the contents and a plan that helps researchers navigate the material with confidence.
- Learn how the Cuban papers shed light on Louisiana, West Florida, Mobile, Pensacola, and related American histories.
- Understand the structure of the legajos, the kinds of correspondence, and the key topics (finances, military posts, trade, land grants, and more).
- Get guidance on using the manuscript calendars and the accompanying index to locate material quickly.
- See how a large archive is distilled into a usable research tool for studying early U.S.–Spanish relations.
Ideal for scholars of early American history, archival researchers, and students seeking primary sources from Spain’s colonial records.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an unparalleled exploration of the vast archives of the Spanish Empire, specifically focusing on the "Papeles procedentes de la Isla de Cuba." These documents, now housed in the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, provide a rich and detailed window into the history of Spain's colonial ventures in the Americas, particularly in the areas that would later become part of the United States. The book delves into the fascinating administrative processes of the Spanish colonial empire, tracing the movements of these documents from their points of origin in Louisiana, Florida, and other colonial territories, through their eventual transfer to Havana and finally to Seville. The author meticulously reconstructs the history of these documents, drawing attention to the complex bureaucratic procedures that governed the empire's record-keeping. The book also highlights the challenges faced by researchers seeking to navigate this labyrinthine collection, underscoring the significance of this detailed catalogue as an invaluable resource for historians. The book's insights into the bureaucratic framework of the Spanish colonial administration provide crucial context for understanding the history of North America, as well as the rich and complex tapestry of relations between Spain and the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332611119_0
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Descriptive Catalogue of the Documents Relating to the History of the United States in the Papeles Procedentes De Cuba, Deposited in the Archivo General De Indias at Seville Classic Reprint
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Descriptive Catalogue of the Documents Relating to the History of the United States in the Papeles Procedentes De Cuba, Deposited in the Archivo General De Indias at Seville Classic Reprint
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