Bartolomé de Las Casas in History: Toward an Understanding of the Man and His Work - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875809871 ISBN 13: 9780875809878

Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press, 2008

Synopsis

A controversial figure in his own day (1474-1566), Las Casas might well be the New World's first political activist. Championing the cause of the Indians in "Overseas Spain," Las Casas threw his heart, soul, and fortune into a highly volatile movement. He became the "Protector of the Indians" and devoted fifty years to the destruction of Indian slavery. Friede and Keen's collection of essays increases the understanding of the man and his work by presenting English translations of the findings of leading modern European and Latin American specialists on Las Casas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875809871
• ISBN 13: 9780875809878
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 648
• Editor: Friede Juan