Description |
vi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-199) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Las Casas and his milieu (1484-1514) -- Spain's legal and moral dilemma -- Francisco de Vitoria and the salamancan school -- The monarchy responds -- Amazing piece of sophistry -- The early years of Las Casas -- Noble Indians, or dirty dogs? -- A greater sin than the killing of insects -- The laws of Burgos -- The darkness turns to light (1514-16) -- The process of conversion begins -- The prophetic period begins -- The ministry begins (1514-22) -- The prophetic style : challenge and remedios -- Las Casas and slavery -- The monarchy responds -- The failure at Cumaná -- The message is refined and deepened (1523-42) -- The Enriquillo incident -- From land of war to land of peace -- Las Casas as bishop and beyond (1542-63) -- Back in the new world -- In defense of the Indians -- Later works of Las Casas -- The climax of Las Casas' message (1564) -- Conclusion. |
Subject |
Casas, Bartolomé de las, 1484-1566.
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Explorers -- America -- Biography.
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Explorers -- Spain -- Biography.
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Missionaries -- America -- Biography.
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Missionaries -- Spain -- Biography.
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Indians, Treatment of.
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America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish.
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Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples, Treatment of.
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ISBN |
0809143674 alkaline paper |
Standard No. |
9780809143672 |
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