The conquistadors.

by Jean. Descola

Book, 1957

Status

Available

Call number

F1411.D453

Tags

34662000512902

Genres

Collection

NEARA - Nashua NH

Publication

Publisher Unknown

Description

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.

Subjects

America Discovery and exploration Spanish
America Spanish
Latin America History To 1600

Barcode

34662000512902

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