Lines of amity

During European empire-building overseas, the lines of amity were demarcation lines that distinguished between European states and the rest of the world. The line was generally drawn west of the Canary Islands and south of the Tropic of Cancer.^[1] It is often referred to in literature as "the line".^[2]

^ Netzloff, Mark (20 June 2019). "Lines of Amity: The Law of Nations in the Americas". In Sowerby, Tracey A.; Craigwood, Joanna (eds.). Cultures of Diplomacy and Literary Writing in the Early Modern World. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oso/9780198835691.003.0003. ISBN 9780198835691. OCLC 8203372524.
^ MacInnes, Colin (1972-05-21). "No Peace Beyond the Line". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

[:0-1] Netzloff, Mark (20 June 2019). "Lines of Amity: The Law of Nations in the Americas". In Sowerby, Tracey A.; Craigwood, Joanna (eds.). Cultures of Diplomacy and Literary Writing in the Early Modern World. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oso/9780198835691.003.0003. ISBN 9780198835691. OCLC 8203372524.

[2] MacInnes, Colin (1972-05-21). "No Peace Beyond the Line". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-14.

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