The Spanish Conquest of the Americas An Enthralling Overview of the Conquistadors and Their Conquests of the Aztec [Audiobook]

The Spanish conquest of the Americas is a pivotal part of the history of colonization. Christopher Columbus's discovery, albeit accidental, of a new landmass turned the world upside-down. Beginning in the late 15th century, the kingdom of Spain spearheaded the effort of colonization, sending expedition after expedition to the Caribbean islands and then to mainland North and South America. Through violence, bloodshed, and conquest, the Spanish conquistadors were able to gain control of the rich and prosperous lands of indigenous American civilizations, laying waste to magnificent political and social entities like the Aztec and Inca Empires.