The Conquistador : 1492-1550 (Warrior)
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Book Description
Many accounts portray the conquest of the New World as a remarkable military achievement, with Cortés' vastly outnumbered but better armed Spaniards defeating hordes of superstitious savages. However, the reality of these events is far more complex and no less significant. The first Conquistadors who had sailed in search of prosperity, inspired by dreams of unlimited riches, soon became disillusioned and restless. With disease rampant, resources exhausted, and the Caribbean populations dwindling, they had little alternative but to find new territories and peoples to exploit. This title shows how, bolstered by influxes of war-hardened veterans from Europe and an army of over 30,000 allied Indian troops, they came to rely on and perfect what they knew best - killing for profit, and without mercy.
From the Publisher
Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.
The Conquistador: 1492-1550 (Warrior),John Pohl,Adam Hook,Osprey Publishing,1841761753,16th century,Americas (North Central South West Indies),Conquerors,Conquest, 1519-1540,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Mexico,Military - General,Military - Other,Soldiers,Spain,American history: c 1500 to c 1800,History / Military / General,War & defence operations,c 1500 to c 1600
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