True-selective history is indeed a denial of what really went on-we don’t do ourselves any favors when we do that. It isn’t really possible to appreciate the accomplishments of any group of people unless you go back to find out who they were in the earliest times and how they progressed to who/what they are now-it is why archaeology is so interesting-nothing is ever “settled science” when it comes to human beings and progress, as long as there are discoveries to be made. `
But there are some really hard-core deniers out there when it comes to what went on between Native Americans and the Spanish in the New World, starting with the assertion that they were “saviors” in some way by the simple act of getting into a war for land and treasure with the people who owned and were fighting each other over their empires on it, for treasure and resources, as well as unlimited numbers of slaves to mine gold and silver, etc. It is plainly clear that the Spanish were just as greedy, cruel and acquisitive as the Natives. The people who think those Spaniards saved anyone aren’t thinking-the Natives were quite happy waging war with one another for treasure and territory, just like Europeans were doing at home. The word “conquistador” does not mean “savior”...
Well stated. I agree...