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
Forces a confrontation with the dark origins of Western "progress." 💡 Notable Quotes David E. Stannard – Olocausto americano (2021)
Estimates that nearly 100 million indigenous people perished. Stannard argues that the European conquest of the
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 David E. Stannard – Olocausto americano (2021)
Connects past atrocities to modern social structures.