{"product_id":"9788411268219","title":"Indian militia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndian Militia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1599, \u003cem\u003eIndian Militia\u003c\/em\u003e is a military treatise written by Bernardo de Vargas Machuca, a Spanish captain who participated in various campaigns in the Americas at the end of the 16th century. This work was conceived as a practical guide for Spanish captains and leaders facing the challenges of the New World. In its pages, the reader will find military tactics, political strategies for subduing rebellious indigenous groups, and recommendations for understanding the combat tactics of the natives. Furthermore, it includes fascinating observations on the most common illnesses and injuries among soldiers of the time, along with the remedies and treatments employed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndian Militia\u003c\/em\u003e is much more than a simple war manual. It is structured as a comprehensive guide for the conquistador, addressing the war-related, logistical, and sanitary aspects of expeditions in the Americas. The book breaks down strategies for defeating and reducing isolated and rebellious indigenous groups, analyzing the particularities of the American terrain and the tactics of the native peoples. Vargas Machuca does not only focus on combat, but also offers codes of behavior for the conquistadors and recommendations for uncovering the military strategies of the indigenous people. A unique aspect of the treatise is its section dedicated to field medicine, where the most common ailments among soldiers—such as wounds, fevers, and tropical diseases—are described, along with the remedies available in that context, including the use of plants and other local resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary art and combat tactics in the American colonial context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical strategies for the conquest and reduction of indigenous peoples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLogistics and organization of military expeditions in hostile terrains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eField medicine: diseases, injuries, and treatments in the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNorms of behavior and codes of conduct for conquistadors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, students of military and colonial history of the Americas, as well as readers interested in the chronicles of the Indies and classical treatises. It will also be of great value to those studying the evolution of military tactics, ethnohistory, and historical medicine, as it offers a unique perspective from the direct experience of a 16th-century soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first-hand testimony on the reality of Spanish military campaigns in the Americas at the end of the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of indigenous tactics and the strategies employed to counter them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneering vision of field medicine, with descriptions of diseases and remedies used in the New World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key historical document for understanding the mentality, codes of conduct, and logistical challenges of the conquistadors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Vargas Machuca, Bernardo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndian Militia\u003c\/em\u003e is a reference work for scholars of the colonial period, as it offers a practical and detailed perspective of warfare in the Americas from the viewpoint of an experienced soldier. Its value lies in the combination of military tactics, colonial policy, and medical observations, making it a multifaceted and rare document. This paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones facilitates access to a classic text that remains relevant for understanding the mechanisms of the conquest and the daily life of soldiers in the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406212096347,"sku":"9788411268219","price":24.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841126821.jpg?v=1781835452","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788411268219","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}