The Silence

Norvik Press

This volume marks the apex and the culmination of the provocative Norwegian author Jens Bj\u00F8rneboe's investigations into the nature of evil. Here the study moves to a broader canvas than in earlier works; the enquiring narrator explores not just European history, but the crimes committed by Europeans against the rest of humanity in the name of expansion and conquest. Cortez' destruction of the Aztec empire and Pisarro's of the Incas were crimes of genocide comparable with Hitler's against the Jews, and Columbus' glorious discovery of America becomes simply an act of colonialism: \""The Indians had discovered America long before I came.\"" His realization of European culpability and anticipation of the blood-bath that will ensue when the Third World claims its rightful share of the world's\n\nThe Silence\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertised is as low as ;