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16th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century lasted from 1501 to 1600. It is regarded by historians as the century in which the rise of the West occurred.
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
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We fought for centuries to wrest our land from Moors, only to free ourselves by turning into the slaves of war. Deprived by victory of combat, we sailed far horizons in search of carnage and found the Indies. Now we must save them from our past.
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― Arauco
― Arauco
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Do we prejudice our discussion and privilege traditional answers by styling the invaders as "explorers", th einvaded as "Indians", and their war as "the Conquest of Mexico" ?
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― When Montezuma Met Cortés: The True Story of the Meeting that Changed History
― When Montezuma Met Cortés: The True Story of the Meeting that Changed History
