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Bartolom de las Casas' eyeopening account of Spanish colonialism in the early to mid16th century has for centuries been a pivotal source on the topic.Following the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1497, a great interest in the new and virgin lands was sparked in Europe. Spain, eager to capitalise on the great resources and wealth present, sent successive fleets of vessels to the Caribbean to set up colonial outposts as footholds in the new continent.Despite being small in number, the Spanish colonists had superior arms and were able to forcibly subdue the native populations. Murder, rape and other atrocities were commonplace in the process, with many natives afterwards becoming enslaved. While wealth was amassed, the moral depravity involved would appal the socially conscious at home.Bartolom de las Casas, a friar who intensely opposed such inhumane behavior, was moved to author his account of the colonial era, which he defined by a succession of harms inflicted on native peoples. For his part, Las Casas would assume place as a dogged defender of West Indian peoples, putting pressure on the Spanish court to enact laws protecting native welfare.This edition derives from an anonymous translation to English, which was first published in 1689.
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- Q: What is 'A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies' about? A: The book is an eye-opening account by Bartolomé de las Casas detailing the atrocities committed by Spanish colonists against indigenous populations in the Caribbean during the early to mid-16th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bartolomé de las Casas, a Spanish friar known for his strong opposition to the mistreatment of indigenous peoples during Spanish colonial rule.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on October 28, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 90 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book serves as a pivotal source on Spanish colonialism and can be valuable for academic studies related to history, ethics, and colonialism.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional features? A: This edition does not specify any additional features or supplementary materials.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Caribbean & West Indies.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is there a translation included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is derived from an anonymous English translation first published in 1689.