Les Espagnols à la conquête de l'Amérique (1492 - 1545)

In 1492, Christopher Columbus's expedition ushered in a new era for Spain and for Europe. Within half a century, the Spanish would explore a large part of the American continent and crush the two great pre-Columbian empires: the Aztec and Inca empires. By 1545, the Spanish empire was already a fabulous source of wealth for the mother country. Link to the full playlist:    • L'Histoire du Monde pendant la Renaissance   Learn more: https://www.herodote.net/Vincent_raco... Visit the author's website: https://ptolemee.net Receive the Herodote.net Chronicles (free): https://bit.ly/3BPPoLS