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Language: en
Pages: 384
Pages: 384
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-23 - Publisher: University of Arizona Press
This lively book recounts the explorations of the first generations of Spanish conquistadors and their Native allies. Author William K. Hartmann brings readers
Language: en
Pages: 384
Pages: 384
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-23 - Publisher: University of Arizona Press
""In Searching for Golden Empires, William K. Hartmann tells a true-life adventure story that recounts the shared history of the United States and Mexico, unvei
Language: en
Pages: 689
Pages: 689
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-08-23 - Publisher: Random House
From a master chronicler of Spanish history comes a magnificent work about the pivotal years from 1522 to 1566, when Spain was the greatest European power. Hugh
Language: en
Pages: 376
Pages: 376
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-10-18 - Publisher: Univ of California Press
Drawing on ancient historical writings, the vast array of information gleaned in recent years from the study of Hellenistic coins, and startling archaeological
Language: en
Pages: 441
Pages: 441
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-05-27 - Publisher: PublicAffairs
The world was wild for gold. After discovering the Americas, and under pressure to defend their vast dominion, the Habsburgs of Spain promoted gold and silver e