308: Columbus: Death in the Caribbean (Part 3)
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Columbus and the Conquest: A Complex Legacy
This chapter explores Columbus's identity as an explorer and his unyielding belief in his mission despite misrecognitions of his discoveries. It addresses the strategic reactions of the Spanish monarchy to establish dominance in the New World, along with the contrasting colonization methods of Spain and Portugal. Further, it delves into the moral complexities surrounding Columbus's treatment of indigenous peoples, cannibalism, and the grim realities faced by women during the Spanish expeditions.
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