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Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest

Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest

by Matthew Restall

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this provocative book, Restall tackles Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro and the misconceptions surrounding them. The conquisadores most certainly did not conquer the Americas with a handful of men, nor were they received as gods.  (SAM52, $19.99)


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