Cultural Worlds of the Jesuits in Colonial Latin America

The Jesuits' colonial legacy in Latin America is well-known. They pioneered an interest in indigenous languages and cultures, compiling dictionaries and writing some of the earliest ethnographies of the region. They also explored the region's natural history and made significant contributi...

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Other Authors: Newson, Linda (Editor)
Format: eBook
Published: London University of London Press 2020
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