ISBN: 9780297645634 - rivers of gold: the rise of the spanish empire (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "To carry out the conquest of so many countries, to cross so many seas and rivers, valleys, forests and mountains, and to take on the Aztecs and the Mayans in their own territory, some great idea was needed as well as human will." (Americo Castro) When, in 1492, Christopher Columbus finally stood ready to set sail across the 'Ocean Sea' for what he thought was India (christening the Indies and the Indians), he crossed himself and devoted his expedition to the Holy Trinity and to the King and Queen of Spain. With the gold and spices (and slaves) he would find, Columbus planned to fund a new Crusade to win back Jerusalem. As he set out, the Muslims were being besieged at Granada. The Catholic monarchs would soon inhabit the Alhambra, and the Inquisition would persuade them to command all Jews to convert or be expelled from Spain penniless. At the time Columbus's voyage was insignificant, but it became one of the most important events in history. The colonisation he started was followed by the Dutch, French and British. Pioneers like Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci (who gave his name to America) and the hundreds of Spaniards they inspired looked for riches, glory and to serve God in the New World. While they didn't believe the earth was flat, they thought an Earthly Paradise existed on the far side of the Indies, and that the rivers flowed with gold. Later the Conquistadores brought slavery, their irresistable weapons and European diseases to the ancient civilisations, and made Spain the richest nation in the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Illustrated (illustrator). …

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with pen mark on vertical page ends. Dust jacket is very good.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Illustrated (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. The jacket is rubbed and marked. lightly edge worn. The boards are edge worn. some tanning. due to weight postal adjustments may be required. Ek. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Illustrated (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very nice clean and unmarked copy of the 1st printing. Very minor shelfwear to a few page corners and dust jacket - appears unread. Please see pictures. Illustrated (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Slight rubbing on cover. Illustrated (illustrator).

Zustand: Gebraucht / Used. xix,604pp. good. Illustrated (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator).

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Illustrated (illustrator).