Sepulveda on the Spanish Invasion of the Americas - Defending Empire, Debating Las Casas

The first 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. A detailed introduction on the impacts of Sepúlveda's ideas that continue to be felt today.