Republics of Difference: Religious and Racial Self-Governance in the Spanish Atlantic World

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Exploring the interplay of self-governance among diverse communities, this study delves into how Spanish imperial authorities recognized various jurisdictions, including those of Jews, Muslims, indigenous peoples, and people of African descent. It highlights the complexities of religiously- and racially-based governance in late medieval Spain and colonial Latin America, illustrating how these frameworks allowed communities to preserve their cultural practices and legal traditions amidst a multifaceted legal landscape.