"The destruction of the Indians of the Americas was, far and away, the most massive act of genocide in the history of the world."
Forces a confrontation with the dark origins of Western "progress." 💡 Notable Quotes
Challenges the "heroic" narrative of discovery. David E. Stannard – Olocausto americano (2021)
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
Estimates that nearly 100 million indigenous people perished. "The destruction of the Indians of the Americas
Explores how colonizers viewed native peoples as "subhuman" to justify mass slaughter.
Links the genocide to Christian theology and European notions of racial superiority. While originally published in 1992, the 2021 Italian
"Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to a staggering diversity of cultures, languages, and civilizations."