{"product_id":"9788411262842","title":"Cards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLetters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together the most significant epistles written by Pedro de Valdivia between 1545 and 1552, during the discovery and conquest of the Kingdom of Chile. Addressed to key figures such as Gonzalo Pizarro and Emperor Charles V, these letters offer a direct and personal view of historical events, political motivations, and the difficulties of the colonizing enterprise. In these pages, the reader will find a first-hand account of the birth of a new reality at the southern tip of the American continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work compiles a selection of letters that Pedro de Valdivia wrote to inform and justify his actions to the authorities of the Spanish Empire. Through his correspondence, the conquistador details the progress of the expedition from his departure from Cusco in 1540, the alliances and conflicts with indigenous peoples, and the strategies employed to found cities and secure Spanish rule. In addition to narrating military and geographical facts, the letters reveal lesser-known aspects, such as the sources of funding for the campaign, political tensions with other conquistadors, and Valdivia’s personal expectations regarding the future of the Chilean territory. The correspondence with Emperor Charles V, in particular, constitutes a valuable official report document that combines an epic narrative with requests for resources and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConquest and colonization of the Kingdom of Chile in the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial correspondence as a tool for political and administrative communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary and city-founding strategies in the New World.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelations between the conquistadors and the Spanish Crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunding and logistics of conquest expeditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and researchers of colonial American history, as well as readers interested in the chronicles of the Indies and direct testimonies from the protagonists of the conquest. It will also be of great use to those who wish to understand the political and personal complexities surrounding the founding of Chile through an essential primary source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to original historical documents that narrate the conquest of Chile from the perspective of its main architect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the personal and political motivations that drove the colonizing enterprise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed context regarding the logistical, financial, and military difficulties of the expedition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA view of the power relations between the conquistadors and the Hispanic monarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand material for the critical analysis of colonial historiography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Valdivia, Pedro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Pedro de Valdivia's \u003cem\u003eLetters\u003c\/em\u003e offers the reader a unique opportunity to access a fundamental historical source without the need to consult archives or complex critical editions. The selection of correspondence, which covers the key years of the conquest of Chile, allows for a coherent tracking of the evolution of the colonizing project. It is a work of great value for those seeking an authentic and direct testimony of one of the most decisive episodes in the history of South America, presented in an accessible format and with the editorial quality characteristic of Linkgua.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406198268251,"sku":"9788411262842","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126284.jpg?v=1781835415","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411262842","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}