Description

This is the first book of the trilogy of Hispanist Hugh Thomas on the rise of the Spanish Empire in America. I shall warn you that this book, as well as the rest of books of Hugh Thomas, is not written for casual readers, but for students, academics, and people who want more than a simplified account. Rivers of Gold: The Rise of the Spanish Empire is a voluminous account of the early Spanish exploration and conquests of America, covering the epic stories from the discovery of America by Columbus, the conquest of the Caribbean, first expeditions to mainland America and the first circumnavigation of the world under Magellan and Elcano. Truly decisive events of world history!

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141034483
• ISBN-13: 978-0141034485
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.3 x 7.8 inches