Frontiers of Possession: Spain and Portugal in Europe and the Americas
Tamar Herzog
Tamar Herzog asks how territorial borders were established in the early modern period and challenges the standard view that national boundaries are settled by military conflicts and treaties. Claims and control on both sides of the Atlantic were subject to negotiation, as neighbors and outsiders carved out and defended new frontiers of possession.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Historical Association Book Prizes: James A. Rawley Prize in Atlantic History | 2016 | Winner | Official source |
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03 Suggested argument
Territorial borders in the early modern period were established through negotiated claims and control across both sides of the Atlantic, challenging the view that national boundaries are settled solely by military conflicts and treaties.
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