They Need Nothing

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Focusing on Spanish writings from the colonial period, this comprehensive study highlights essential yet overlooked texts about East and Southeast Asia. The author, Robert Richmond Ellis, offers an interdisciplinary analysis of how these works portray Asians in relation to Europeans, revealing both similarities and differences. Additionally, the book explores the responses of East and Southeast Asians to the Spanish presence, shedding light on cultural interactions during this historical period.