Historia de las Indias (vol. 2 de 5) by Bartolomé de las Casas
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"Historia de las Indias (vol. 2 de 5)" by Bartolomé de las Casas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the events surrounding the exploration and colonization of the Americas, emphasizing the experiences and struggles of Columbus and his men, as well as the consequences of their expeditions on the indigenous populations. The text provides a detailed narrative that highlights the political, social, and religious dynamics
of the period. The opening of the book delves into the preparations for Columbus's second expedition and his encounters in the New World, particularly focusing on his arrival in different islands and the establishment of settlements. It discusses significant moments such as Columbus's communication with the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, his plans to secure the riches of the new territories, and the initial relationships formed with the indigenous peoples. The narrative captures the excitement of discovery, the challenges faced during the voyages, and the complexities of intercultural interactions that would define the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566 |
|---|---|
| Title | Historia de las Indias (vol. 2 de 5) |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 18.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Indians, Treatment of -- Latin America -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Spain -- Colonies -- America -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50351 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50351-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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