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BartolomÃ(c) De Las Casas, Father of the Indians

BartolomÃ(c) De Las Casas, Father of the Indians

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Religious BiographiesCatholicismGeneral Latin American History

ISBN10: 1025296850
ISBN13: 9781025296852
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bartolome De Las Cas Father of the Indians offers an evocative exploration of the life and mission of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Americas. This biographical work by Marcel Brion traces the spiritual and moral evolution of Bartolomé de las Casas, from his early days as a Spanish colonist to his ultimate transformation into a tireless advocate for the rights and humanity of the Indigenous populations in the New World.

The narrative details Las Casas's courageous opposition to the atrocities committed during the Spanish conquest and his efforts to dismantle the oppressive encomienda system. As the officially appointed Protector of the Indians, his life was marked by a relentless struggle to persuade the Spanish Crown to adopt more humane laws and recognize the fundamental rights of the native peoples. Brion's account provides a nuanced look at the theological and political debates that shaped the early colonial era and highlights Las Casas's role as a pioneer of modern human rights. This work remains a vital historical study for those interested in the ethical complexities of empire, the history of social justice, and the enduring legacy of a man who dared to challenge the power structures of his time.

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