David E. Stannard Вђ“ Olocausto Americano (2021) -

"Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to a staggering diversity of cultures, languages, and civilizations."

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)

Challenges the "heroic" narrative of discovery. "Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were

Argues the destruction was not just physical, but also cultural and spiritual. 📉 Why It Matters Today Stannard argues that the European conquest of the

Estimates that nearly 100 million indigenous people perished.

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

Explores how colonizers viewed native peoples as "subhuman" to justify mass slaughter.