ABSTRACT

First Published in 1966.  The Establishment of Spanish Rule in America, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY AND POLITICS OF SPANISH AMERICA has been written to present the main events connected with the establishment of Spanish rule in America, and to describe briefly the more important features of Spain’s colonial organization and policy. It aims, by the use of certain historical facts, to make clear to ordinary readers and to students in high schools and colleges the origin and character of the political and economic institutions constructed for the government of Spanish America

chapter Chapter I|16 pages

Introductory

chapter Chapter II|10 pages

General Policy

chapter Chapter III|41 pages

The Casa de Contratacion

chapter Chapter IV|41 pages

The Audiencia and Viceroy Illustrated by Mexican Affairs

chapter Chapter V|37 pages

The Establishment of Spanish Power in Peru

chapter Chapter VI|15 pages

The Conquest of Chile

chapter Chapter VII|27 pages

Venezuela and Colombia

chapter Chapter VIII|34 pages

Rio de la Plata

chapter Chapter IX|19 pages

The Jesuits and the Indians

chapter Chapter XI|30 pages

Spain’s Economic Policy in America

chapter Chapter XII|20 pages

Spanish and English Colonies in America