Our Lady of Guadalupe: And the Conquest of Darkness [Paperback]

Warren H. Carroll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Standard histories on the Age of Colonization tell a sad story of the ills inflicted on indigenous peoples by exploitative Western powers. This book offers a realistic corrective. The Spanish conquest of the New World is shown vividly—in its fervor and exuberance, but most importantly, with its central evangelical and civilizing impulse that transformed the Americas from savagery into a central part of Christendom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 119 pages
• Publisher: Christendom Press; 1 edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931888123
• ISBN-13: 978-0931888120
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Roman Catholicism

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unvarnished View of Aztecs and the Conquistadors, April 28, 2001

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Constance M. Irwin (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Lady of Guadalupe: And the Conquest of Darkness (Paperback)

This book represents a refreshing departure from the polically correct historical revisionism that passes for history, especially regarding the Age of Discovery and the conquest of the Americas. Since the 60's we've been inundated with an alternative historical view that enobles the native peoples of America at the expense of their humanity, which likewise demonizes anything or anyone of European origin.

This book does not tip toe around the fact that the Aztecs practiced human sacrifice on a massive scale to the tune of 50,000 victims per year; and that the Aztecs conducted wars against their neighbors aggressively, for the sole purpose of of obtaining sacrificial victims to their God. Unlike many histories of that era and place, Dr. Carroll does not waste space attempting to 'get inside the minds' of the Aztec hierarchy. His purpose is not to be an apolgist for Montezuma et. al., but to relate the facts. Nor does he let the conquistadors off the hook. We hear in excruciating detail of the cruel and brutal treatment accorded the natives by the likes of the four commissioners appointed by king Charles to govern Mexico. Dr. Carol, likewise faults the Spanish for not allowing the natives to study for the priesthood and for oppressive policies kept the natives poor.

He doles out praise and blame to individuals, both native and Spanish without prejudice and with a committment to the truth. He states unabashedly that his loyalty is to the Christian world view.

If I could give this book 10 stars, I would!!

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of the Conversion of Mexico Comes Alive!, July 12, 2003

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Matt Beaven (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Lady of Guadalupe: And the Conquest of Darkness (Paperback)

War, Human Sacrafice, Courage, and A Fight Against All Odds! This books brings to life the struggle against the evil one in Aztec Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish, just after having defeated the Muslims forces in Europe, under the mission of Mary, Mother of God, to bring Christ to millions onto millions. At the same time so many rebelled against the Church of Christ's founding in Europe, so many found it as their salvation against brutal death in the name of pure evil -- the actions of the Spanish guiding the natives to Christ through Mary. And through her, Juan Diago was able to bring full sight in this amazing story and truly conquer evil in a spiritual war (following the actual war) with the victory in baptism of millions. If I could recommend any book to my friends, this would be one of the first!

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness, March 19, 2002

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Dana Maanum (Kettle River, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Our Lady of Guadalupe: And the Conquest of Darkness (Paperback)

The riveting history of a great man, Hernan Cortes, who with 300 men conquered the demonic empire of 14 million Aztecs who had ritualistic human sacrifices of ripping out live human hearts on top of their pyramid in Mexico City. Naturally he had circumstantial Divine help and great courage. What man destroys his own means of escape (he sank his vessels) and turns to face odds of 46,000 to 1? Then a few years later the miraculous appearance of Our Lady and huge conversions. Some were still carrying on human sacrifices in secret til Our Lady came. Greatest book I've found in years, excellent for young men to read about heroism and faith. Some ladies may be turned off by the barbaric cruelty and cannibalism of the Aztecs, but it gives great perspective as to the evil that had to be conquered. It is also one of my wife's favorite books and we have gone through 4 as I continue to give it to others.