Conquistadors by Michael Wood (English) Paperback Book

Description: Conquistadors by Michael Wood Follows in the footsteps of some of the greatest of the Spanish adventurers travelling from the forests of Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, the deserts of North Mexico, the snowpeaks of the Andes and the heights of Machu Picchu. This work explores the turbulent and terrifying events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Michael Woods bestselling history of the Spanish conquest of South America, available for the first time in paperbackThe Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century was one of the most important and cataclysmic events in history. Spanish expeditions endured incredible hardships in order to open up the lands of the New World, and few stories in history can match these for drama and endurance.In Conquistadors, Michael Wood follows in the footsteps of some of the greatest of the Spanish adventurers travelling from the forests of Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, the deserts of North Mexico, the snowpeaks of the Andes and the heights of Machu Picchu. He experiences the epic journeys of Cortes, Pizarro, Orellana and Cabeza de Vaca, and explores the turbulent and terrifying events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires.Wood brings these stories to vivid life, highlighting both the heroic accomplishments and the complex moral legacy of the European invasion. Conquistadors is Michael Wood at his best - thoughtful, provocative and gripping history. Notes Michael Woods bestselling exploration of the Spanish conquest of South America, available for the first time in paperback. Author Biography For more than 20 years, historian and broadcaster Michael Wood has made compelling journeys into the past, which have brought history alive for a generation of readers and viewers. He is the author of several highly praised books on English history including In Search of the Dark Ages, The Domesday Quest, In Search of England and In Search of Shakespeare. He has over 80 documentary films to his name, among them Art of the Western World, Legacy, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great, Conquistadors and In Search of Myths and Heroes.Michael was born in Manchester and educated at Manchester Grammar School and Oriel College Oxford, where he did post-graduate research in Anglo-Saxon history. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Review Gripping... the book is a triumph * Observer * Promotional Michael Woods bestselling exploration of the Spanish conquest of South America, available for the first time in paperback Review Text Gripping... the book is a triumph Review Quote Gripping... the book is a triumph Promotional "Headline" Michael Woods bestselling exploration of the Spanish conquest of South America, available for the first time in paperback Details ISBN1846079721 Author Michael Wood Year 2010 ISBN-10 1846079721 ISBN-13 9781846079726 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint BBC Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 970.016 Language English Pages 336 Publisher Ebury Publishing Publication Date 2010-03-04 UK Release Date 2010-03-04 AU Release Date 2010-03-04 NZ Release Date 2010-03-04 Translator Daniella Gitlin Birth 1939 Death 1847 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Alternative 9781448141500 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145092561;

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