Author: Casas, Bartolomé de las
Synopsis:
"A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies" is a shocking and eye-opening narrative that unveils the horrifying truth behind the Spanish conquest of the West Indies and the devastating impact it had on the indigenous inhabitants. Bartolomé de las Casas, a Spanish historian and Dominican friar, provides a faithful and detailed account of the unimaginable massacres, butcheries, and cruelties committed by the Popish Spanish Party over a span of forty-two years. From the moment of their arrival in the Americas, the Spanish unleashed a reign of terror, leaving a trail of destruction, devastation, and despair in their wake. This powerful and harrowing narrative sheds light on the dark side of history, exposing the depths of human cruelty and the tragic consequences of colonization.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Narrative, Colonial literature
Themes: Colonialism, Human rights, Cultural destruction, Injustice, Resistance
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