Alonso de la Veracruz, amparo de los indios
Subtitle: su teoría y práctica jurídica
By: Jesús Antonio de la Torre Rangel.
Edition: 1. ed.
Publisher: Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
Published: 1998
Place of publication: [Aguascalientes, México]
Language: spa
Number of pages: 408
Subjects: Alonso de la Vera Cruz, fray, ca. 1507-1584.; Indians, Treatment of -- Mexico.; Encomiendas (Latin America); Indians of Mexico -- Government relations.
Description: Scholarly study of the life and philosophy of the noted Augustinian monk (Jalisco, 1507 - Mexico City, 1584), with focus on his role in the Cortes administration, the early colonial church and his philosophy on human rights, the judiciary and theology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [389]-402).