Colonization and Christianity A popular history of the treatment of the natives by the Europeans in all their colonies

"Colonization and Christianity" by William Howitt is a historical examination of the abuses inflicted upon native populations by European colonizers. Howitt scrutinizes the actions of so-called Christian countries, revealing how their colonial practices were filled with violence, oppression, and subjugation, especially through figures such as Columbus. The book opens by urging readers to confront the harsh realities of European expansion and question the very idea of Europe's supposed civility. By contrasting what these nations preached versus what they practiced, Howitt wants to force a new understanding of colonialism and its link to Christian ideals, pushing readers to reconsider these historical events through a moral lens.