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Full-Text Articles in Latin American History
Trip To The Dominican Republic, Fred Richter
Trip To The Dominican Republic, Fred Richter
Library Events and Exhibits
Dr. Fred Richter, Emeritus Professor of Literature, presented Love Works: Adventures in the Dominican Republic. His slides showed his work on behalf of education and families during several trips to the Dominican Republic.
The Council Of The Indies And Religion In The Spanish New World, Ashley D. Ellington
The Council Of The Indies And Religion In The Spanish New World, Ashley D. Ellington
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The Council of the Indies was responsible for the governing of the Spanish Empire, including issues of religion. During the reign of Philip II, the Council gained independence from the Council of Castile and was able to take more control of the Spanish territories. In response to outside factors, the Council codified its laws regarding the spread of the Catholic faith, which became the basis for Council control of religion under the authority of the king. A review of the Council during this time led to many changes in an effort to make the Council less corrupt and more efficient. …