“Where there is no free agency, there can be no morality. Where there is no temptation, there can be little claim to virtue. Where the routine is rigorously proscribed by law, the law, and not the man, must have the credit of the conduct.”
Quote by William H. Prescott
Work
The Conquests of Mexico And Peru
This book provides a comprehensive look at the Spanish colonization of Mexico and Peru, detailing the political, social, and cultural impacts of these conquests. more
Author
William H. Prescott
William H. Prescott was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research on the history of Latin America. His work 'The History of the Conquest of Mexico and Peru' has had a profound impact on historical studies. more
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