The Struggle for Justice in the Spanish Conquest of America
Lewis Hanke
Arguing that Spain sought to bring its New World lands and peoples under its control in a just and considerate way, the author examines Spain's efforts in the 16th century to tackle the legal and moral questions raised by the meeting of Europeans and American native peoples.
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Historical Association Book Prizes: Beveridge Family Prize in American History | 1947 | Winner | Official source |
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03 Suggested argument
The author argues Spain aimed to bring its New World lands and peoples under its control in a just and considerate way, addressing 16th-century legal and moral questions raised by Europeans meeting American native peoples.
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