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

Links the genocide to Christian theology and European notions of racial superiority.

Estimates that nearly 100 million indigenous people perished.

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

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

Argues the destruction was not just physical, but also cultural and spiritual. 📉 Why It Matters Today

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

Challenges the "heroic" narrative of discovery.

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