{"product_id":"las-casas-alice-j-knight-9781022994607","title":"Las Casas","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the life and legacy of Bartolomé de las Casas, the \"Apostle of the Indies,\" in this compelling biography by Alice J. Knight. A pivotal figure in 16th-century history, Las Casas, a member of the Dominican Order, dedicated his life to advocating for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas during the era of Spanish colonization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis carefully prepared edition delves into Las Casas's tireless efforts to expose the injustices and brutalities inflicted upon the native populations. Drawing on historical sources, the book sheds light on his crucial role in shaping the discourse surrounding Spanish colonial policies and his unwavering commitment to defending the rights of the oppressed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful testament to one man's fight for justice, \"Las Casas: 'The Apostle of the Indies'\" remains a vital resource for understanding the complex history of Latin America, the impact of European colonization, and the enduring struggle for human rights. A significant contribution to religious history and biography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alice J. Knight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022994603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022994607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.13d","brand":"Alice J. Knight","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443873951999,"sku":"9781022994607","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_de5d2884-1161-4219-bef7-276a3372b3d6.jpg?v=1777208453","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/las-casas-alice-j-knight-9781022994607","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}