" I don’t know how old I am they found armor in my belly. From the 16th century, Conquistador, I think" – Locked in the Trunk of a Car _ the Tragically Hip
“What Good Can There Be In This Kind of Human?” Spanish Justification for the Conquest of the Americas, John R. Pittenger, Gettysburg College
Article Abstract:
The Spanish conquest of the Americas was one of the most brutal episodes in human history. Entire cultures of American natives were suppressed, murdered, raped, and enslaved by Spanish conquistadors on an incessant quest for precious metals and other material wealth. The devastation wrought upon the natives was so great that some Spaniards felt that what they were doing violated God’s will and was naturally and morally wrong, but they were vastly outnumbered. The majority saw it as their right, duty, and privilege to conquer and subject these millions of people to Spanish rule. Since they were trying to justify their case to sovereigns and a public that were thousands of miles away, they had to convey their reports regarding the natives in a favorable light. This often resulted in grossly exaggerated or even outright false reports regarding the behavior and customs of the natives. The conquistadors were eager to prove that what they were perpetrating on the natives was in fact completely justified and morally acceptable. As a result, the Spanish conquistadors dehumanized and demeaned the natives in their accounts of the conquest with the goal of making their actions seem justified and morally correct.Recommended Citation
Pittenger, John R. (2020) ""What Good Can There Be In This Kind of Human?" Spanish Justification for the Conquest of the Americas," The Gettysburg Historical Journal: Vol. 7, Article 7.
Yakety Sax 30 days ago
I can see a malpractice lawsuit in the Dr.’s future…….
oldpine52 30 days ago
He’s not so much exploring as looting the patient’s bank account.
Zykoic 30 days ago
Le cirujana conquistador but Aztec priests are quick cardiologist.
The Reader Premium Member 29 days ago
Looking for that city of gold!
nosirrom 29 days ago
The Spanish Incision?
Jeff0811 29 days ago
Dr. Livingstone, I presume?
baskate_2000 29 days ago
Not even close to being funny.
Alverant 29 days ago
So the doctor is going to spread deadly diseases and steal from the patient.
biz.gocomics 29 days ago
A pith helmet would work, too…
Frank Burns Eats Worms 29 days ago
He’ll be surgeon high and low.
mokspr Premium Member 29 days ago
" I don’t know how old I am they found armor in my belly. From the 16th century, Conquistador, I think" – Locked in the Trunk of a Car _ the Tragically Hip
waltermgm 29 days ago
He wants to try and conquer cancer.
bobbyferrel 29 days ago
Vascular Da Gama.
KEA 29 days ago
Just what I would want… a funny surgeon (not).
cuzinron47 29 days ago
I know they say laughter is the best medicine, but….
goboboyd 29 days ago
Be careful about where he plants the flag. Colonialization is a b*t#h.
stevek Premium Member 29 days ago
Except It’s Not Really A Joke:
“What Good Can There Be In This Kind of Human?” Spanish Justification for the Conquest of the Americas, John R. Pittenger, Gettysburg College
Article Abstract:
The Spanish conquest of the Americas was one of the most brutal episodes in human history. Entire cultures of American natives were suppressed, murdered, raped, and enslaved by Spanish conquistadors on an incessant quest for precious metals and other material wealth. The devastation wrought upon the natives was so great that some Spaniards felt that what they were doing violated God’s will and was naturally and morally wrong, but they were vastly outnumbered. The majority saw it as their right, duty, and privilege to conquer and subject these millions of people to Spanish rule. Since they were trying to justify their case to sovereigns and a public that were thousands of miles away, they had to convey their reports regarding the natives in a favorable light. This often resulted in grossly exaggerated or even outright false reports regarding the behavior and customs of the natives. The conquistadors were eager to prove that what they were perpetrating on the natives was in fact completely justified and morally acceptable. As a result, the Spanish conquistadors dehumanized and demeaned the natives in their accounts of the conquest with the goal of making their actions seem justified and morally correct.Recommended Citation
Pittenger, John R. (2020) ""What Good Can There Be In This Kind of Human?" Spanish Justification for the Conquest of the Americas," The Gettysburg Historical Journal: Vol. 7, Article 7.
Ulrig 29 days ago
More like practicing mendacity.
adrianrune 29 days ago
When he does a colonoscopy does he dress as an alien?
tinstar 29 days ago
He must be on call for the knight shift.