Conquest of the Americas
Narrated by Marshall C. Eakin
The Great Courses: Renaissance & Early Modern History
- Released
- July 8, 2013
- Length
- 12 hrs 7 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
Professor Eakin's series of 24 lectures explores the profound impact of Columbus's 1492 voyage, highlighting how it catalyzed the emergence of a new, mixed American identity by bringing together European, African, and Native American cultures. The course examines the subsequent cultural, territorial, and spiritual conflicts triggered by European exploration, as well as the far-reaching consequences for indigenous peoples and Africa. Emphasizing the complex blending of these diverse peoples, the lectures offer a nuanced perspective on one of history's most pivotal events, supported by a range of scholarly viewpoints.
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