The Conquistadors (1954) examines the discovery of the New World of South America and the spread from the Caribbean islands of adventurers in search of gold. Through sword and fire and torture they found gold, and in the process destroyed the great civilisations of Mexico and Peru.
| ISBN: | 9781032505565 |
| Publication date: | 14th December 2024 |
| Author: | Jean Descola |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 418 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Colonialism and imperialism Reference works General and world history History of the Americas History and Archaeology |