| Battle of the Gods |
In 1519, Hernán Cortés pushed
his way into central Mexico with only about 500 Europeans, determined to
conquer the land for riches, glory, and Charles I of Spain. This program
tracks the brutal two-year Spanish campaign that ended with the fall of
the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, and the killing of Montezuma II. Key
factors in the Spanish victory are addressed, including Cortés’
charisma, the aid of Cortés’ native interpreter/mistress, the power of
steel weapons and armor, and Montezuma’s belief that Cortés was a
returning god, destined to reclaim the throne. A Discovery Channel
Production. (47 minutes, color) (C)2001 |
VHS29083
DVD29083 |
129.95
129.95 |
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| Conquistadors Series |
From the beaches where the
Spaniards first landed to the battlefields of Mexico and Peru, this epic
three-part series tells the story of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and
Inca civilizations. Enhanced by dramatic reenactments, a wealth of
eyewitness accounts from both sides, and computer animation that
re-creates the splendor of cities ruined by warfare and time, each program
depicts the devastating clash between Spain and Latin America through the
eyes of those who were there. A Discovery Channel Production. 3-part
series, 47 minutes each. The Series Includes:
Battle of the Gods, Empire of the Sun, Inca Rebellion |
VHS29082
DVD29082 |
349.95
349.95 |
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| Empire of the Sun |
After Hernán Cortés destroyed
the Aztec empire of Mexico, another conquistador, Francisco Pizarro,
marched on the Incas of Peru with a mere 180 men—and won, filling the
coffers of Spain with the treasures of the Andes. This program describes
Pizarro’s ruthless attack on the Inca empire amidst the aftermath of the
civil war between the Inca ruler, Atahualpa, and his defeated brother Huáscar.
The rivalry between Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, the ransoming and
subsequent execution of Atahualpa, and the Spanish occupation of the Inca
capital, Cuzco, are discussed. A Discovery Channel Production. (47
minutes, color (C)2001 |
VHS29084
DVD29084 |
129.95
129.95 |
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| Inca Rebellion |
When Manco Capac, Spanish-backed
puppet-ruler of the Incas, escaped to the countryside and levied an army,
Francisco Pizarro was faced with a full-scale rebellion. This program
recounts the events of that massive revolt, focusing on the ten-month
siege that left the capital, Cuzco, in ruins. Despite helpful knowledge of
European military tactics, Manco Capac was hampered by the Spaniards’
technical advantages—and by the arrival of harvest time, which broke up
his troops. Forced into fighting a guerrilla war, the last Inca emperor
was murdered eight years later. A Discovery Channel Production. (47
minutes, color) (C)2001 |
VHS29085
DVD29085 |
129.95
129.95 |
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