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A Vanished Arcadia Being Some Account Of The Jesuits In Paraguay 1607 To 1767

A Vanished Arcadia Being Some Account Of The Jesuits In Paraguay 1607 To 1767

R. B. Cunninghame Graham

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Historia
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9789374839959
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A vanished arcadia: Being some account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607-1767 offers a reflective historical exploration of the Jesuit missions among the indigenous populations in Paraguay and surrounding areas. The narrative evokes a sense of nostalgia for the era when the Jesuits established thriving communal settlements known as reducciones, where they combined religious teaching with social and economic organization. These missions protected the Guaraní people from slave raids and fostered self-sufficiency through agriculture, education, and the arts. The author acknowledges limited formal preparation but draws on vivid personal memories and observations to capture the complexity of Jesuit influence. The work addresses the dual legacy of the Jesuits-highlighting their spiritual and cultural contributions while considering the controversies and eventual downfall following their expulsion by the Spanish crown. Themes of idealism, cultural preservation, and tragic decline permeate the account, painting a poignant portrait of a unique society that flourished before the disruption brought by political and colonial forces.

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