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Abstract

The Domination Translator Series is a comprehensive 15-part extended essay examining the historical and ongoing impact of the Doctrine of Discovery on United States legal jurisprudence. This introduction establishes the context and methodology for analyzing how the Doctrine of Discovery—a medieval principle of Christian supremacy used to justify European colonization—has been embedded in American constitutional law and continues to affect indigenous peoples and their rights.

Introduction to the Domination Translator Series #

The Domination Translator Series provides an in-depth analysis of how the Doctrine of Discovery—a medieval principle of Christian supremacy used to justify European colonization—has shaped American law from the founding of the republic to the present day.

Through detailed examination of landmark Supreme Court cases, presidential doctrines, and legal precedents, this series demonstrates how this doctrine continues to underpin federal Indian law and property rights.

About the Author #

Steven T. Newcomb is a scholar and advocate dedicated to analyzing and documenting the Doctrine of Discovery's impact on indigenous sovereignty and rights. His work has been instrumental in raising awareness about how medieval principles of domination became the foundation of American legal systems.

Access the Full Series #

Read the complete Domination Translator Series and explore the comprehensive legal analysis of how discovery doctrine has shaped U.S. jurisprudence:

• Visit: doctrineofdiscovery.org/blog/domination/
• Podcast: Domination Chronicles
• Analysis: Steven Newcomb's Substack