Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall (2023)
Sheds light on the harsh truths surrounding Europe's dramatic wave of expansion from 1492 after Colombus landed in the Caribbean.
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1. A New World2023-10-31 · 45mThe accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire, and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.
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2. The Caribbean Conquest2023-10-31 · 45mColumbus's return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the indigenous Taíno; a chain a brut
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3. The Aztec Conquest2023-11-07 · 45mThe ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the greatest empires in the Americas: The Aztecs. His victory cementing the subjecti
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4. The Inca Conquest2023-10-31 · 46mFollowing the success of Hernán Cortés's campaign over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas: the Inca.
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5. The Growth of the Colonies2023-10-31 · 46mAfter decades of conquest, the Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas. The Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of New Spain from afar and the discovery
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6. The Black Legend2023-10-31 · 45mJealousy of Spain's new wealth and disdain for their violent practices in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is b
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Christian CamargoNarradorImages
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