Listed in: History, as HIST-208
Formerly listed as: HIST-73
Edward D. Melillo (Section 01)
[CP/AS] This course explores the historical relationship between the Spanish Empire and the peoples and environments of the Pacific Ocean region. We will begin in 1571 with the opening of Manila as a Spanish trading port and end in 1898 with the Spanish-American War. Over the course of the semester, we will discuss the trans-Pacific silver and silk trades, the function of Catholic missionaries in shaping the Pacific World, environmental exchanges between the Americas and Asia, indigenous resistance to imperialism, and the role of Pacific peoples in the development of the world economy. Two class meetings per week.
Fall semester. Professor Melillo.
Section 01
Tu 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM JOCH 202
Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM JOCH 202
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire: How Spain Became a World Power, 1492-1763 | Henry Kamen | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created | Charles Mann | Amherst Books | TBD | |||
| Lands of Promise and Despair: Chronicles of Early California, 1535-1846 | Beebe & Senkewicz | Amazon | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.