The Conquerors of The New World and Their Bondsmen - Arthur Helps - Bog

""The Conquerors of The New World and Their Bondsmen"" is a historical book written by Arthur Helps. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish conquest of the Americas and the enslavement of the native people. The author explores the motives behind the conquest, the methods used by the Spanish, and the impact it had on the indigenous people. The book also delves into the lives of the Spanish conquerors, their struggles, and their triumphs. Helps examines the relationship between the conquerors and their bondsmen, the African slaves brought over to work in the New World. He also discusses the role of religion in the conquest and the ways in which it was used to justify the subjugation of the native people. Overall, ""The Conquerors of The New World and Their Bondsmen"" provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of one of the most significant events in world history.1848. Two Volumes in One. Being a Narrative of the principal events which led to Negro slavery in the West Indies and America. Contents Volume I: Discovery of the Canary Islands; Ca da Mosto's Voyage; Discovery of America; Administration of Columbus in the Indies; Ovando's Government, and the Events connected with it; Don Diego Columbus-The Dominicans-The Laws of Burgos. Volume II: Nature and Customs of the Indians; Vasco Nunez discovers the South Sea; The Expedition under Pedrarias; The Fate of Vasco Nunez; The Occupation of Cuba; The Conversion of Las Casas-His Voyage to Spain-The Death of King Ferdinand; The Administration of Indian Affairs by Cardinal Ximenes; and Administration of the Flemish Courtiers-the Plan of Las Casas for Founding a Colony.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.