A Brief Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies - Paperback
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Double 9 BooksISBN-13:9789370817937ISBN-10:937081793XUPC:9789370817937Book Category:Philosophy, Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Political, Sociology, Americas (North Central South West Indies)Size:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.17 inchesWeight:0.091Product ID:SCNARX0T82
A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies is a powerful historical account condemning the violent exploitation and genocide of Indigenous populations during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The author, a Dominican friar and former encomendero, utilizes his firsthand experiences to expose the atrocities committed by Spanish colonizers. The work begins by presenting the initial peaceful interactions between the Indigenous people and the Spaniards, contrasting it with the subsequent violence and exploitation. The narrative condemns the brutality inflicted upon the natives, focusing on massacres, enslavement, and the systematic destruction of entire communities. Through this account, the author highlights the moral and ethical issues of colonization, stressing the innocence of the Indigenous people and the cruelty of the colonizers driven by greed. The tone is grave and sorrowful, documenting the horrors that unfolded over several decades, which ultimately led to the decimation of many Indigenous populations. The work serves as an early call for justice, making it a critical document in understanding the impact of European imperialism in the Americas.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Double 9 BooksISBN-13:9789370817937ISBN-10:937081793XUPC:9789370817937Book Category:Philosophy, Social Science, HistoryBook Subcategory:Political, Sociology, Americas (North Central South West Indies)Size:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.17 inchesWeight:0.091Product ID:SCNARX0T82
Casas, Bartolome De Las: - Bartolom de las Casas was a Spanish clergyman, historian, writer, and activist, born on November 11, 1484, in Seville, Spain. He is best known for his advocacy for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and his work as a social reformer during the Spanish colonization. Initially arriving in Hispaniola as a layman, he later joined the Dominican order and became a friar. De las Casas is most renowned for his writings, particularly "A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies," in which he detailed the atrocities committed by Spanish settlers against native communities. His efforts, though controversial at the time, were crucial in bringing attention to the ethical issues of colonization and in advocating for the rights and protection of Indigenous peoples. He was consecrated as a bishop on March 30, 1554, and served in various religious and political capacities, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant early defenders of human rights. De las Casas passed away on July 18, 1566, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 81. His parents were Pedro de las Casas and Isabel de Sosa.Casas, Bartolome De Las: - Bartolom de las Casas was a Spanish clergyman, historian, writer, and activist, born on November 11, 1484, in Seville, Spain. He is best known for his advocacy for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and his work as a social reformer during the Spanish colonization. Initially arriving in Hispaniola as a layman, he later joined the Dominican order and became a friar. De las Casas is most renowned for his writings, particularly "A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies," in which he detailed the atrocities committed by Spanish settlers against native communities. His efforts, though controversial at the time, were crucial in bringing attention to the ethical issues of colonization and in advocating for the rights and protection of Indigenous peoples. He was consecrated as a bishop on March 30, 1554, and served in various religious and political capacities, leaving a legacy as one of the most significant early defenders of human rights. De las Casas passed away on July 18, 1566, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 81. His parents were Pedro de las Casas and Isabel de Sosa.
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