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“"The pattern established at the outset has remained to this day, and the Spaniards still do nothing save tear the natives to shreds, murder them and inflict upon them untold misery, suffering and distress, tormenting, harrying and persecuting them mercilessly." According to Las Casas, atrocities continued unabated in the Americas, even half a century after the discovery.”

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Bartolome de las Casas

Bartolomé de las Casas was a Spanish historian, theologian, and anti-slavery activist. Born on November 11, 1484, and died on July 18, 1566, he is known for his records of the suffering of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and his criticism of slavery. more

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