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The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction

Matthew Restall, Felipe Fernández-Armesto
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The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Matthew Restall, Felipe Fernández-Armesto

The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

125

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

The Americas • 16th century

Topic
Military & War

World History

European History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Restall and Felipe Fernández-Armesto provides a concise exploration of the individuals known as conquistadors during the Age of Exploration. The authors reevaluate traditional narratives, offering insights into the complexities, motivations, and consequences of the European encounters with indigenous peoples in the Americas.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

211 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Restall and Felipe Fernández-Armesto is praised for its concise and engaging overview of the complex history of the conquistadors. The authors' balanced approach in debunking myths while providing new perspectives is commendable. However, some readers may find the brevity limits depth on certain topics.

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Who Should Read The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction?

A reader intrigued by colonial history and cultural interactions would enjoy The Conquistadors: A Very Short Introduction. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or John Elliott's Empires of the Atlantic World will appreciate its concise exploration of the Conquistadors’ impact.

3.9

211 ratings

72%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

125

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

The Americas • 16th century

Topic
Military & War

World History

European History
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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