From the Pope's hand to indigenous lands: Alexander VI in Spanish imperialism

"Was the Catholic Church responsible for European imperialism? Activists say yes, the Church says no. This book examines the key papal document from 1493. It finds that the Church played no role in English colonization. However, Pope Alexander VI may have intended to bless Spanish imperialism....

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Main Author: Cavedon, Matthew P. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2024]
In:Year: 2024
Series/Journal:Brill research perspectives in law and religion
Further subjects:B Ligne de démarcation d'Alexandre VI
B Alexander VI Pope (1431-1503)
B Demarcation line of Alexander VI
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Summary:"Was the Catholic Church responsible for European imperialism? Activists say yes, the Church says no. This book examines the key papal document from 1493. It finds that the Church played no role in English colonization. However, Pope Alexander VI may have intended to bless Spanish imperialism. Either way, over the next 150 years, Spain saw its empire as a gift from him. For many imperialists and many colonial subjects, Spain received its right to rule Indigenous lands straight from the Pope's hand." -- Cover page 4
ISBN:9004681426