Links the genocide to Christian theology and European notions of racial superiority.
"Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to a staggering diversity of cultures, languages, and civilizations." David E. Stannard – Olocausto americano (2021)
Challenges the "heroic" narrative of discovery. Links the genocide to Christian theology and European
Argues the destruction was not just physical, but also cultural and spiritual. 📉 Why It Matters Today far and away
"The destruction of the Indians of the Americas was, far and away, the most massive act of genocide in the history of the world."
Stannard argues that the European conquest of the Americas was the most massive act of genocide in human history. He traces the destruction of indigenous populations from Columbus's arrival through the late 19th century. 📍 Key Themes