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The Conquistadores
Terence Wise
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Description for The Conquistadores
Paperback. Illustrator(s): McBride, Angus. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 183 x 4. Weight in Grams: 176.
On 12 October 1492 Columbus discovered the New World. In the following decade a number of Spanish colonies were founded in the West Indies, many of the settlers being ex-soldiers. They were a hardy, adventurous and unruly crew, no longer able to find suitable employment in Europe. They carved a foothold for Spain in the Indies, but quickly became restless in the role of settler. Anxious to avoid the dull work of the administrators and planters, these men began to seek new territories to exploit, once again turning their faces towards the unknown. This title documents both the Conquistadores themselves, ... Read more
On 12 October 1492 Columbus discovered the New World. In the following decade a number of Spanish colonies were founded in the West Indies, many of the settlers being ex-soldiers. They were a hardy, adventurous and unruly crew, no longer able to find suitable employment in Europe. They carved a foothold for Spain in the Indies, but quickly became restless in the role of settler. Anxious to avoid the dull work of the administrators and planters, these men began to seek new territories to exploit, once again turning their faces towards the unknown. This title documents both the Conquistadores themselves, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
Series
Men-at-Arms
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780850453577
SKU
V9780850453577
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About Terence Wise
Terence Wise is one of Osprey’s most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for over 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-at-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of military orders and the Wars of the Roses. Angus McBride is one of ... Read more
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