Glanville, Luke
(ed.)
Lupher, David
(ed.)
Tomes, Maya Feile
(ed.)
Editorial: Oxford University Press
Colección: The History and Theory of International Law
Número de páginas: 448 págs. 15.0 x 23.0 cm
Fecha de edición: 17-03-2023
EAN: 9780198863823
ISBN: 978-0-19-886382-3
Precio (sin IVA): 147,09 €
Precio (IVA incluído): 152,97 €
This volume presents the first full English translation of four key texts from the dispute between Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda and Bartolomé de las Casas regarding the justice of Spain's invasion of the Americas, culminating in their famous debate in Valladolid in 1550-51. The debate between Sepúlveda and Las Casas was a pivotal moment in the history of international legal thought. They argued over fundamental matters of empire and colonial rule; natural law and cultural difference; the jurisdiction of the Church, responsibilities of Christian rulers, and rights of infidel peoples; the just reasons for war and grounds for resistance; and the right to punish idolatry, protect innocents from tyranny, and subjugate unbelievers for the purpose of spreading the Christian faith.