Forced Native Labor in Sixteenth-Century Central America by Sherman, William L - 1979

University of Nebraska Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of Nebraska Press, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. Good.

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Read More

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Read More

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1979. First. hardcover. good/very good(-). Maps. 496pp. 8vo, brown cloth, d.w. slightly chipped and rubbed, corners of cloth bumped, pencil marks in some margins. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, (1979).<br/><br/>

Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska Press, 1979. 1st . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 496pp.incl.index; HB brwn.w/gilt; slight rub; ink,bttm.half-title; clean,tight pgs. DJ yellow w/red; rubbed w/spine sunned to white; sml.chps&tears. "This book presents the first comprehensive investigation of the primary issue of the first century of Spanish American colonization: the massive system of Indian forced labor....

University of Nebraska Press, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!