Connects past atrocities to modern social structures.
David E. Stannard’s American Holocaust is a monumental and devastating account of the colonization of the Americas. While originally published in 1992, the 2021 Italian edition ( Olocausto americano , Bollati Boringhieri) brings this vital historical critique to a new generation of readers. 🌎 Overview
"The destruction of the Indians of the Americas was, far and away, the most massive act of genocide in the history of the world." David E. Stannard – Olocausto americano (2021)
Argues the destruction was not just physical, but also cultural and spiritual. 📉 Why It Matters Today
Links the genocide to Christian theology and European notions of racial superiority. Connects past atrocities to modern social structures
Estimates that nearly 100 million indigenous people perished.
"Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to a staggering diversity of cultures, languages, and civilizations." While originally published in 1992, the 2021 Italian
Forces a confrontation with the dark origins of Western "progress." 💡 Notable Quotes