Title: Tomás López Medel
First published: 1993
Description: "An important, serious, and well-documented biography of López Medel, a clergyman and royal official of the Spanish crown in the 16th century. Pt. I follows López Medel from Spain to southern Mexico and Yucatan, and New Granada. His life serves as background for analysis and comprehension of his writings, including De los tres elementos, a natural history, and administrative reports. Pt. II publishes López Medel's letters, ordinances, instructions, and De los tres elementos"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Subjects: Administration, Biography, Catholic Church, Clergy, Colonies, History, Indians, New Granada, New Granada. Real Audiencia, New Spain, New Spain. Real Audiencia (Mexico City)
Places: America, Latin America, Spain
People: Tomás López Medel (1509-1582)
Time periods: 16th century, To 1600
LC classification: E125.L6 A8 1993