Una ventana al mundo hispánico

"Thorough study of the cathedral cabildo--the ruling body of the Episcopal church--in the important diocesis of Michoacán. Covers the entire colonial period. The cabildo is analyzed as a collegiate body aware of its historical identity, its responsibilities and duties, and its relationship with the bishop. Traces important nuances in the evolution of this body. Sustained by strong archival research, this is a commendable history of a key part of the secular church"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Fruto de la reflexion de varios anos sobre la naturaleza del oficio de la historia de la modernidad, este libro se situa en las fronteras de la teoria y de la investigacion historica. Se ofrecen algunas pautas para entender su genesis y apuntar algunos de sus retos y posibilidades actuales. Posee un caracter exploratorio ya que no se intenta proporcionar una solucion definitiva a los problemas vislumbrados. Mas bien su intencion es la de abrir preguntas, plantear algunas hipotesis e invitar al dialogo para proseguir o iniciar nuevas investigaciones historiograficas. Se trata basicamente de un ...

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En sus viajes por el Atlántico los europeos no sólo descubrieron nuevas tierras, sino también nuevos pueblos hasta entonces desconocidos, con sus propias costumbres y religiones. Estos encuentros, que comenzaron en las Canarias en 1341 y prosiguieron en América desde 1492, les planteaban una serie de preguntas: ¿Eran estas gentes descendientes de Adán, del mismo linaje que los habitantes del Viejo mundo, o fruto de otra creación? ¿Poseían un alma y la capacidad de conocer a Dios? ¿Tenían el derecho a ser libres y gobernarse a sí mismos o debían ser tutelados? David Abulafia...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute...