This collection of historical and literary essays seeks to renew cultural and scholarly ties between Spain and its former American territories by surveying the discovery of the Americas, the roles of monarchs and notable actors, and the commemorations that marked the discovery’s quadricentennial. Combining conference lectures and periodical writings, the work evaluates documentary evidence, critiques contemporary celebrations and publications, and offers concise, erudite investigations intended to clarify contested questions in Americanist historiography.