José de Acosta Author

José de Acosta (1540–1600) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary trained in philosophy, theology, and history.

Jane E. Mangan is Assistant Professor of History at Harvard University.

Walter D. Mignolo is William H. Wannamaker Professor of Literature and Romance Studies at Duke University.

Frances M. López-Morillas has translated numerous Spanish-language works into English, including Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca’s Naufragios.