Description: This book is the first volume of a comprehensive history of Costa Rica, from its earliest inhabitants to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The author drew upon historical documents, archaeological findings, and other sources to craft a detailed and engaging narrative that brings to life the rich and complex story of this Central American nation. The book delves into the indigenous cultures that flourished in Costa Rica before the arrival of Europeans, exploring their social and political organization, religious beliefs, and artistic traditions. It then chronicles the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1502 and the subsequent Spanish conquest and colonization of the region. The author provides a nuanced portrayal of the encontro between the indigenous peoples and the Spanish, highlighting both the conflicts and the cultural exchanges that shaped Costa Rican society. The book also examines the establishment of Spanish colonial institutions, the role of the Catholic Church, and the economic development of the region. This well-researched and engaging history offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of Costa Rica's past and its significance within the broader context of Spanish colonialism in the Americas. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: Spanish
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 270
Type: textbook
Book Title: Historia De Costa Rica : El Descubrimiento Y La Conquista (Classic Reprint)
Language: Spanish
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Literary Collections, History
Item Weight: 13 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Ricardo Fernandez Guardia
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
