Distance and Documents at the Spanish Empire’s Peripher…

Distance and Documents at the Spanish Empire’s Periphery – Understanding Colonial Communication and Administration

Distance and Documents at the Spanish Empire’s Periphery delves into the complex bureaucratic systems that sustained Spain’s vast colonial empire. This historical analysis explores how documents, letters, and reports were used to manage distant territories, maintain control, and navigate the challenges of communication across vast distances.

Key Features & Benefits:
✅ Historical Insight into Colonial Bureaucracy – Examines the role of documents in governing remote regions of the Spanish Empire.
✅ Exploration of Communication Challenges – Analyzes how distance impacted governance, decision-making, and imperial control.
✅ Case Studies from the Spanish Empire – Features real examples of correspondence, legal texts, and administrative reports from colonial history.
✅ Interdisciplinary Approach – Combines history, political science, and archival studies to offer a comprehensive understanding of colonial administration.
✅ Essential for Scholars and History Enthusiasts – Ideal for researchers, students, and anyone interested in colonial history and governance.

Why Choose Distance and Documents at the Spanish Empire’s Periphery?
✔️ Deepens Understanding of Imperial Governance – Provides a unique look at how empires managed remote colonies through documentation.
✔️ Rich Archival Research – Based on historical records that shed light on Spain’s colonial administration.
✔️ Explains the Role of Bureaucracy in Empire-Building – Demonstrates how written records helped shape colonial rule.
✔️ Relevant for Multiple Disciplines – A valuable resource for those studying history, law, international relations, and political science.

    Book Details:

• Publisher : Stanford University Press

• Title :  Distance and Documents at the Spanish Empire's Periphery
• ISBN 10 :  9780804788823
• Author :  Electronic book text, Sellers-Garcia Sylvia
• Language :  English
• Page Count :  280