Explores the actions and their consequences of the conquistadors, Spanish soldiers of fortune who explored and conquered vast areas of North and South America.
Explores the actions and their consequences of the conquistadors, Spanish soldiers of fortune who explored and conquered vast areas of North and South America.
Content Note
Introduction: An epic conquest reevaluated -- Rise of the Spanish empire -- Cortes' Mexican adventure -- The conquest of Mexico -- Spanish and Native armies -- Subjugation of the Incas -- Voyage down the Amazon -- Cabeza de Vaca's incredible journey.