Description
Official Correspondence
Book Summary
This work gathers the unpublished correspondence of Félix de Azara, a fundamental document for understanding the territorial disputes between Spain and Portugal in the 18th century. The reader will find a firsthand historical record of the controversies that arose during the demarcation works, with key observations on the 1777 treaty. An essential testimony for understanding the colonial negotiations of the era.
What is it about?
The book presents the autograph draft of the official correspondence that Félix de Azara maintained during his work as a boundary surveyor between Spanish and Portuguese territories in South America. In these letters, Azara documents the controversies and disagreements with the Portuguese commissioners, pointing out the errors committed by the negotiators on both sides. The work offers a detailed view of the diplomatic tensions and practical challenges faced by those in charge of implementing the 1777 treaty, becoming an invaluable testimony to colonial relations in the Southern Cone.
Main themes
- Territorial disputes between Spain and Portugal in South America during the 18th century
- The process of colonial boundary demarcation and its practical difficulties
- Critical analysis of the 1777 treaty and its implementation on the ground
- Diplomatic relations between Spanish and Portuguese commissioners in the colonial era
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and students specializing in the colonial history of Latin America, as well as readers interested in 18th-century diplomacy and border disputes between European powers. It is also of interest to those studying the figure of Félix de Azara as a naturalist and colonial official.
What this book offers
- Access to original and unpublished historical documentation on Hispano-Portuguese territorial negotiations
- Detailed understanding of the controversies and diplomatic errors in the application of the 1777 treaty
- Firsthand perspective on the demarcation works and conflicts between commissioners
- Valuable historical context for understanding the configuration of South American borders
Data sheet
- Author: de Azara, Félix
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts, fiction, and related topics
- Collection: History-Travels
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2010
- Number of pages: 76
- Weight: 99 g
Editorial review
This is a brief but substantial edition of a historical document of great relevance for colonial studies. Azara's correspondence offers a direct look at the diplomatic complexities of his time, and its publication is valuable for both specialists and history enthusiasts seeking accessible primary sources. It is a work that provides context and depth to a key period in the formation of Latin American borders.