Engraving, P. Bertius, Amsterdam, 1606, after an image in Agustín de Zárate, Historia de la Descubrimiento y Conquista del Perú (Antwerp, 1555).
The Impact on American Labor and Europe’s Economy
A Workshop of the
Atlantic History Seminar
Harvard University
October 29, 2005
This Workshop will examine the wide-ranging ramifications of the mining and uses of silver in Peru and New Spain in the colonial period. The purpose is to assess the current state of knowledge of the effects of Spain’s mining operations on the native population, the techniques and magnitudes of silver production, and the effects of the influx of precious metal on Spain’s economy and on the development of capitalism in Europe. Sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Speakers will address these broad topics and also present analyses of specific situations and episodes, with emphasis on sources and current questions in the field.
Lunch will be provided and a reception will follow the afternoon session. Attendance at the Workshop and participation in the discussion are open to the academic community. Historians at the beginning of their careers are especially encouraged to attend. Travel and accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of attendees; we do provide links to local lodging sources. Pre-registration by October 26 is required.
Please complete our registration form if you wish to attend; the preliminary program has now been posted.
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