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September 10, 2025E-journal of Portuguese history

Colonial Indians. Indigenous Agency in Northeast Brazil in the Seventeenth Century

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CPCristina PompaGuarulhos University

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Overview

Analysis reveals political mediation by indigenous groups in military and religious aspects of colonialism.

Key Points

  • Indigenous leaders utilized their military skills to assert agency within colonial power structures, enhancing their roles.
  • Colonial military strategies often labeled certain indigenous groups as 'rebellious,' justifying conflict and domination.
  • Conversion for indigenous peoples offered political benefits, reshaping their roles within a newly established power hierarchy.
  • Historical documents provide insights into the dynamic interactions between indigenous groups and colonial authorities.

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Cristina Pompa (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a91354b1d3bfb60e286ahttps://doi.org/10.1163/16456432-bja10022
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