Violent First Contact in Venezuela: Nikolaus Federmann's Indian History

by Peter Hess

Published in 1557, Nikolaus Federmann's Jndianische Historia is a fascinating narrative describing the German military commander's incursion into what is now Venezuela. Designed not only for classroom use but also for the use of scholars, this English translation is accompanied by a critical introduction that contextualizes Federmann's firsthand account within the broader Spanish colonial system.

Having gained the rights to colonize...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271091797
• ISBN13: 9780271091792
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"