El mapa de América en tiempos de Carlos III
ISSN: 0482-5748
Année de publication: 2018
Número: 124
Pages: 161-208
Type: Article
D'autres publications dans: Revista de historia militar
Résumé
During the reign of Carlos III the exploratory activity on the Hispanic territories intensified. They sought new riches and exploited better the usual ones; Was intended the control of those kingdoms (in the internal order and in front of European competitors); The recognition and revision of the borders was longed for, increasing, if possible, its breadth. Numerous expeditions and trips were organized for this purpose, with a common denominator: reports and maps.