Book detail: Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain: Containing Researches Relative to the Geography of Mexico, the Extent of Its Surface, and Its Political Division Into Intendancies, the Physical Aspect of the Country, the Population, the State of Agriculture and Manufacturing and Commercial Industry, the Canals Projected Between the South Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the Crown Revenues, the Quantity of the Precious Metals which Have Flowed from Mexico Into Europe and Asia, Since the Discovery of the New Continent, and the Military Defence of New Spain is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain offers an extensive examination of the historical and geographical aspects of New Spain. It delves into the country's physical geography, political structure, and the state of its economy and society. The text includes discussions on proposed infrastructure projects, such as canals, and the economic impact of precious metal trade. Additionally, it covers the military defenses of the region. The essay provides a detailed look at the kingdom's development and its role in the broader context of the New World.
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