308: Columbus: Death in the Caribbean (Part 3)
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The Moral Paradox of Columbus and Slavery
This chapter explores the conflicting views on slavery during Columbus's time, highlighting his acceptance of it and Queen Isabella's moral opposition. It further examines Las Casas's evolving stance on slavery, from justification to condemnation, revealing the complex interplay of religious and economic motives in Spanish colonization.
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