The Life Of Las Casas: The Apostle Of The Indies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548124680)

The Life Of Las Casas: The Apostle Of The Indies is a biography written by Arthur Helps about the life and work of Bartolom����� de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar who played a significant role in the history of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The book covers Las Casas' early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his journey to the New World, where he witnessed the atrocities committed by the Spanish against the indigenous peoples. Las Casas became an advocate for the rights of the indigenous people and spent the rest of his life fighting for their freedom and dignity. The book explores Las Casas' writings, his political and religious beliefs, and his role in the debates of his time. It also delves into his relationships with other historical figures, such as Christopher Columbus and King Charles V of Spain.Helps' biography provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of a man who dedicated himself to the cause of justice and compassion for the oppressed. The Life Of Las Casas: The Apostle Of The Indies is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas, the role of religion in colonialism, and the struggle for human rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Helps
ISBN-10: 054812468X
ISBN-13: 9780548124680
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d