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307: Columbus: A New World? (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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The Mixture of Faith and Avarice in Columbus's Legacy

This chapter examines Columbus's conviction that he is enlightening indigenous people through Christianity, intertwined with his promise of riches for Spain. It highlights the duality of his motives, reflecting both religious zeal and avarice that fueled European expansionism, while also promoting the podcast's subscription for deeper insights.

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