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Author Rojinsky, David.

Title Companion to empire : a genealogy of the written word in Spain and New Spain, c.550-1550 / David Rojinsky.

Publication Info. Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2010.

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Description 1 online resource (300 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Foro hispánico, 0925-8620 ; 37
Foro hispánico ; 37.
Summary This volume traces a genealogy of the varied conceptions and functions of alphabetic writing in Hispanic cultures of the pre-modern and early colonial periods. The historical junctures selected are those at which the written word (in grammatical, historical and legal discourse) assumed increased ideological importance for bolstering different kinds of 'imperial' power.--Back cover.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-286) and index.
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Subject Spanish language -- Written Spanish -- History.
Spanish language -- Written Spanish.
History.
Spanish language -- To 1500.
Spanish language.
Chronological Term To 1500
Subject Writing -- Spain -- History.
Writing.
Spain.
Writing -- America -- History.
America.
Imperialism -- History.
Imperialism.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Other Form: Print version: Rojinsky, David. Companion to empire. Amsterdam ; New York : Rodopi, 2010 9789042028661 (OCoLC)558767592
ISBN 9789042028678 (electronic book)
904202867X (electronic book)