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“John Hemming, in his brilliant book, The Conquest of the Incas, said, you know, how do you know how many people died? Somewhere between 2,000 and 8,000, even if you take a kind of lower estimate.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Battle of Cayamaca
For: Historians and readers interested in colonial history
Key quote: “John Hemming, in his brilliant book, The Conquest of the Incas, said, you know, how do you know how many people died? Somewhere between 2,000 and 8,000, even if you take a kind of lower estimate.”
The host discusses the brutal massacre of the Incas during the Battle of Cayamaca, highlighting the overwhelming force of the Spanish conquistadors. John Hemming's book, 'The Conquest of the Incas,' provides a detailed account of the violence and chaos that ensued, emphasizing the staggering loss of life.