Revolutions 5.15- The Centaur of the Plains
Sep 19, 2016
This episode of the podcast discusses the meeting between Simón Bolívar and José Antonio Páez in the War of Venezuelan Independence. It explores Bolivar's efforts to restructure the military, the challenges faced during the war, and the rise of Jose Antonio Paz as a key figure in breaking the Spaniards. It also mentions upcoming episodes on Rome and Belivar's treacherous march.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Building the Patriots' Military Structure and Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries
04:58 • 3min
Supporting the Cause: Arms, Supplies, and Recruitment
07:39 • 5min
The Rise of Jose Antonio Paz
12:24 • 29min
Departure and Delays: A Soldier's Life and Spanish American Independence
40:56 • 2min