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Here is an intriguing exploration of the ways in which the history of the Spanish Conquest has been misread and passed down to become popular knowledge of these events. The book offers a fresh account of the activities of the bestknown conquistadors and explorers, including Columbus, Corts, and Pizarro.Using a wide array of sources, historian Matthew Restall highlights seven key myths, uncovering the source of the inaccuracies and exploding the fallacies and misconceptions behind each myth. This vividly written and authoritative book shows, for instance, that native Americans did not take the conquistadors for gods and that small numbers of vastly outnumbered Spaniards did not bring down great empires with stunning rapidity. We discover that Columbus was correctly seen in his lifetimeand for decades afteras a briefly fortunate but unexceptional participant in efforts involving many southern Europeans. It was only much later that Columbus was portrayed as a great man who fought against the ignorance of his age to discover the new world. Another popular misconceptionthat the Conquistadors worked aloneis shattered by the revelation that vast numbers of black and native allies joined them in a conflict that pitted native Americans against each other. This and other factors, not the supposed superiority of the Spaniards, made conquests possible.The Conquest, Restall shows, was more complexand more fascinatingthan conventional histories have portrayed it. Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest offers a richer and more nuanced account of a key event in the history of the Americas.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest'? A: The book explores how the history of the Spanish Conquest has been misrepresented and examines seven key myths surrounding the events, providing a more accurate understanding of the actions of notable conquistadors and the complexities of the conquest.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest'? A: The author is Matthew Restall, a historian who analyzes the misconceptions and myths related to the Spanish Conquest.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest' published? A: The book was published on October 28, 2004.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the misinterpretation of the conquistadors' actions, the role of native Americans and allies, and the debunking of myths such as the belief that Spaniards easily conquered great empires.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in history? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those looking to understand the complexities of the Spanish Conquest and its historical narratives.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Does the book provide new insights into Columbus's role during the Conquest? A: Yes, it offers fresh insights into Columbus's actions, portraying him as an unexceptional participant rather than a heroic figure.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.