Publisher's Synopsis
Las Casas: The Apostle of the Indies is a historical biography written by Alice J. Knight in 1917. The book is centered around the life and works of Bartolom����� de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar who played a significant role in the early colonization of the Americas. Knight's book provides a comprehensive account of Las Casas' life, from his early days as a conquistador in Hispaniola to his later years as a missionary and advocate for the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The book also explores Las Casas' relationship with other notable figures of the time, including Christopher Columbus and Hern�����n Cort�����s.Throughout the book, Knight provides a detailed analysis of Las Casas' writings and speeches, which were instrumental in raising awareness of the atrocities committed against the indigenous peoples of the Americas by the Spanish colonizers. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, providing readers with a broader understanding of the historical events that shaped Las Casas' life and work.Overall, Las Casas: The Apostle of the Indies is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the early history of the Americas.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.
