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By Cervantes Fernando
Fernando Cervantes, 2021
Named a Book of the Year by The Sunday Times and others, this work delves into the world of the early Spanish explorers and settlers of the Americas. The book examines the dual legacy of the conquistadores, who were simultaneously celebrated as empire builders and condemned for their cruelty. Fernando Cervantes cuts through myth to present a nuanced view of these figures, drawing on a wide range of historical sources. The narrative explores their ambitions and moral contradictions, set against the political and intellectual backdrop of their time. This account of a pivotal period irrevocably altered world history.