The Life Of Las Casas

The Life of Las Casas: The Apostle of the Indies is a biography written by Arthur Helps that chronicles the life of Bartolom����� de Las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar who was a prominent advocate for the rights of the indigenous people of the Americas during the 16th century. The book details Las Casas' early life in Spain, his journey to the New World as a colonizer, and his eventual conversion to the cause of indigenous rights. The biography explores Las Casas' efforts to persuade the Spanish Crown to enact laws protecting the indigenous people from the brutal treatment they were subjected to by Spanish colonizers. It also covers his role in the debates surrounding the morality of Spanish colonization, including his famous debates with Juan Gin�����s de Sep������lveda over the nature of the indigenous people and their rights. The book provides a detailed account of Las Casas' life, including his many travels throughout the Americas, his interactions with indigenous leaders, and his ongoing advocacy work. It also delves into Las Casas' personal life, including his relationships with fellow friars and his struggles with illness and depression. Overall, The Life of Las Casas: The Apostle of the Indies is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the 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.