The Gilded Man

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In this groundbreaking work of history, Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier provides a detailed account of the Spanish colonization of the Americas, with a focus on the exploration of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Bandelier offers a compelling narrative of the conquest and occupation of the region, as well as a nuanced interpretation of the cultural and environmental impact of European imperialism on the indigenous peoples of South America. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism in the Americas.

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Genre: History / Latin America / South America (fancy, right?)