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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford cover image

Blood and Gold (with Dan Snow)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Clash of Cultures: Inca vs. Spanish Tactics

This chapter explores the conflict between the Inca and Spanish conquistadors in Cusco, focusing on their differing military strategies. It examines how cultural misconceptions affected the outcome of the battle and draws contemporary parallels about adaptation in journalism.

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