“Through the Valley” by Rafael M. Balli takes readers through notable events that shaped the European Iberian Peninsula’s history. The book reveals how Christianity spread from Israel to Spain to the western hemisphere. It emphasizes how Christianity influenced the Reconquista, and how it inspired the Conquistadors to eradicate open human sacrifice in the New World.
The book challenges modern narratives about Christians and takes readers through notable events that shaped the western hemisphere. “Through the Valley” offers a sweeping historical account of some of the earliest European settlers in the Western Hemisphere. It explores the colonization of the region, highlighting some of the most notable Spaniards who were the first Europeans to come in contact with the peoples of the New World.
“Through the Valley” also features the life of Pedro Balli, who established the first successful printing press business in the Americas. His work in spreading literacy, preserving ancient languages, and disseminating Christian teachings illustrates the deep influence of early European settlers on the New World. Additionally, the book sets the stage for future explorations of the Balli family’s journey as landowners and ranchers in Mexico and South Texas.
