Blacks of the Land: Indian Slavery, Settler Society, and the Portuguese Colonial Enterprise in South America (Cambridge Latin American Studies, Series Number 112)
John M. Monteiro's Blacks of the Land delves into the history of Indian slavery and its pivotal role in Portuguese settler society in South America. As part of the Cambridge Latin American Studies series, the book examines how indigenous enslavement fueled the colonial enterprise, offering insights into the social foundations of the region.
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In Blacks of the Land, John M. Monteiro explores the dynamics of Indian slavery and its integration into settler society during the Portuguese colonial period in South America.
The book highlights how this form of enslavement supported the broader colonial enterprise, drawing on historical evidence from the region.
Part of the Cambridge Latin American Studies series, it provides a detailed analysis of the social and economic structures that defined colonial interactions.
Monteiro's research underscores the complexities of power and labor in the formation of early settler communities.
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