Matthew Restall
The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195392296
- author:
- Matthew Restall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 10.7 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- History, North America,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction By Matthew Restall and Felipe Fernandez-Armesto This book shatters the traditional narrative of the Spanish conquistadors, revealing their real achievements and the myth they established. It explores the history of New World civilizations before invasion, the culture of the conquistadors on both sides of the Atlantic, and the roles played by black Africans and Native Americans. The latest scholarship is brought to bear on this topic, shedding new light on the complexities of the period. The book provides a fresh understanding of who the conquistadors were and what made their adventures possible. A concise and insightful introduction to a pivotal moment in world history, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to understand the impact of the Spanish conquests.
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