Natives, Iberians, and Imperial Loyalties in the South American Borderlands, 1750-1800

This book explores the efforts of Spaniards and Portuguese to attract Native peoples and settlers to disputed areas between Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, examining how autonomous Native peoples and those in Jesuit missions responded to Iberian policies and the military recruitment and supply circuits. It shows how both empires influenced each other and the lives of the diverse peoples in the border regions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 313 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This captivating book delves into the intricate endeavors of the Spaniards and Portuguese to allure Native peoples and other settlers to the villages, missions, and fortifications they established in the disputed territory between present-day Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The first part of the book explores the responses of autonomous Native peoples and those residing in the Jesuit missions to the Indigenous policies initiated by the Iberian crowns following the expulsion of the Society of Jesus in 1768. It sheds light on the complex dynamics between these groups and the colonial powers. The second part delves into the intricate military recruitment and supply circuits, showcasing how the political centers' strategy of transferring part of the costs and delegating responsibilities to local sectors shaped interactions between officers, soldiers, Natives, and other inhabitants.

By transcending national perspectives, the book unveils how both Iberian empires intertwined and impacted the lives of the diverse populations inhabiting the border regions. It sheds light on the complex web of cultural, economic, and political interactions that characterized this region during the colonial era. This insightful work provides valuable insights into the historical processes that shaped the identities and societies of the people involved in this region's history.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 217 x 154 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031132445
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022