Father Bartolome De Las Casas (1905)

By Otto Waltz

Book Overview

Father Bartolome De Las Casas is a biography written by Otto Waltz in 1905. The book chronicles the life and work of Bartolome De Las Casas, a Spanish historian, social reformer, and Dominican friar who lived during the 16th century. Las Casas is known for his tireless efforts to protect the rights of indigenous people in the Americas and to end the practice of slavery. The book explores Las Casas' early life in Spain, his journey to the New World, and his experiences witnessing the mistreatment of Native Americans by Spanish colonizers. Waltz also delves into Las Casas' role as an advocate for indigenous rights, his work as a missionary, and his influence on Spanish policy towards the Americas. The book provides a comprehensive look at Las Casas' life and legacy, shedding light on the complex history of colonialism and the struggle for human rights in 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164145754
• ISBN13: 9781164145752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"