From the late 16th century until their expulsion in 1767, Jesuits played a pivotal role in Spanish America. Their missions stretched from northern Mexico to South America, leaving a rich historical and architectural heritage. This volume outlines their development and legacy.
Juan Antonio Siller Camacho
Juan Antonio Siller Camacho received his doctorate in Architecture from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), and studied Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology at the Escuela Nacional de Antropologia y Historia of the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia y Historia (INAH), Mexico. He has published a number of books and journal articles, including El patrimonio cultural y los monumentos historicos inmuebles en el Estado de Morelos (two volumes, 2015). He is a full-time Researcher for the INAH, and a Graduate Faculty Member in Architecture of the UNAM.
Author's books
The Jesuits in Spanish America in 1767
In 1767, the Jesuits were expelled from Spanish America. This book provides an overview of their urban colegios and frontier missions at the time of the expulsion, focusing on the Guaraní missions. This volume contains a visual catalog of historic maps and images.