Salazar Rey, Ricardo Raśl.

Mastering the Law : Slavery and Freedom in the Legal Ecology of the Spanish Empire. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (213 pages) - Atlantic Crossings Series . - Atlantic Crossings Series .

Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Slavery and the Law in Latin America -- 1. Empire, Province, Law, and Enslaved Afroiberians -- 2. Cases of Faith -- 3. Slaves and the Courts -- 4. Royal Justice -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

9780817393168


Enslaved persons-Law and legislation-Latin America-History.
Enslaved persons-Legal status, laws, etc.-Latin America-History.


Electronic books.

KG546 .S253 2020

342.8087