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The Men of Cayamaca

James Lockhart
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“A brilliant book of historical detective work called The Men of Cayamaca by James Lockhart, American historian, written about 1970, where he really dug into where they were all from and what they all did.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Spanish conquest of the Inca
For: Historians and enthusiasts of colonial history
Key quote: “There's a brilliant book of historical detective work called The Men of Cayamaca by James Lockhart, American historian, written about 1970, where he really dug into where they were all from and what they all did.”
The host mentions 'The Men of Cayamaca' to highlight the historical context and the backgrounds of the individuals involved in the Spanish conquest. The book provides a detailed examination of the soldiers' origins and motivations, which adds depth to the discussion of Pizarro's expedition.