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Chronological History Of The Discovery And Settlement Of Guiana, 1493-1668 (1888)

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Chronological History of the Discovery and Settlement of Guiana, 1493-1668 is a historical book written by James Rodway in 1888. It is a detailed account of the discovery and colonization of Guiana, a region in South America that includes modern-day Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The book covers the period from Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1493 to the end of the Dutch occupation of Guiana in 1668. Rodway's work is based on extensive research of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents from European explorers and colonizers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social developments in Guiana during the period. It describes the conflicts between European powers, the interactions between colonizers and indigenous peoples, and the establishment of settlements and trading posts. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods or events in Guiana's history. It begins with a brief overview of the pre-Columbian era and then moves on to the arrival of the Spanish, Dutch, and English explorers. The book also covers the establishment of the Dutch West India Company and the English colonies in Suriname and Berbice. Overall, Chronological History of the Discovery and Settlement of Guiana, 1493-1668 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South America or the colonial period. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the events and people that shaped the region's history during the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164743514
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 264
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 558 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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Chronological History of the Discovery and Settlement of Guiana, 1493-1668 is a historical book written by James Rodway in 1888. It is a detailed account of the discovery and colonization of Guiana, a region in South America that includes modern-day Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The book covers the period from Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1493 to the end of the Dutch occupation of Guiana in 1668. Rodway's work is based on extensive research of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents from European explorers and colonizers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social developments in Guiana during the period. It describes the conflicts between European powers, the interactions between colonizers and indigenous peoples, and the establishment of settlements and trading posts. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific periods or events in Guiana's history. It begins with a brief overview of the pre-Columbian era and then moves on to the arrival of the Spanish, Dutch, and English explorers. The book also covers the establishment of the Dutch West India Company and the English colonies in Suriname and Berbice. Overall, Chronological History of the Discovery and Settlement of Guiana, 1493-1668 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South America or the colonial period. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the events and people that shaped the region's history during the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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