Historia de las Indias (vol. 4 de 5) by Bartolomé de las Casas
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| Author | Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566 |
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| Title | Historia de las Indias (vol. 4 de 5) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 16.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Historia de las Indias (vol. 4 de 5)" by Bartolomé de las Casas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work documents the events surrounding the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly focusing on the mistreatment of indigenous populations. De las Casas serves as both a chronicler and a moral commentator, often advocating for the rights of the native peoples. The opening of the volume covers the actions of Diego Velázquez and his arrival in Cuba in 1511, setting the stage for the violent encounters between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples. It describes early confrontations, including the resistance efforts led by local leaders like Hatuey, as well as the unjust torture and execution of those who defied the Spanish. The narrative emphasizes the devastating impact of colonization on the indigenous communities, detailing the injustices inflicted upon them while revealing de las Casas's commitment to advocating for their welfare and dignity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Indians, Treatment of -- Latin America -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56283 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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