Publisher's Synopsis
The Conquerors of The New World and Their Bondsmen is a historical book written by Arthur Helps that explores the colonization of the Americas by European powers and the impact it had on the indigenous people. The book covers the period from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century to the end of the 16th century, when the Spanish and Portuguese had established their dominance over the New World. Helps examines the motivations of the conquistadors, the methods they used to subjugate the native populations, and the consequences of their actions. He also looks at the role of the Catholic Church in the colonization process and the resistance put up by indigenous groups. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions and events, such as the conquest of Mexico and Peru, the encomienda system, and the treatment of African slaves. Helps draws on a variety of sources, including primary accounts from the time period, to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of the colonization of the Americas.Overall, The Conquerors of The New World and Their Bondsmen provides a comprehensive overview of one of the most significant periods in world history, shedding light on the complex and often brutal interactions between different cultures and peoples.1848. Two Volumes in One. Being a Narrative of the principal events which led to Negro slavery in the West Indies and America. Contents Volume I: Discovery of the Canary Islands; Ca da Mosto's Voyage; Discovery of America; Administration of Columbus in the Indies; Ovando's Government, and the Events connected with it; Don Diego Columbus-The Dominicans-The Laws of Burgos. Volume II: Nature and Customs of the Indians; Vasco Nunez discovers the South Sea; The Expedition under Pedrarias; The Fate of Vasco Nunez; The Occupation of Cuba; The Conversion of Las Casas-His Voyage to Spain-The Death of King Ferdinand; The Administration of Indian Affairs by Cardinal Ximenes; and Administration of the Flemish Courtiers-the Plan of Las Casas for Founding a Colony.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.
