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648. The Fall of the Incas: Battle for the Sacred City (Part 5)

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Indexed context: The host mentions John Heming's book to illustrate the complexities Manco faced in restoring the Inca culture and authority amidst Spanish conquest.…

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Indexed context: The host mentions John Heming's book to highlight the complexities of Manco's leadership during the Spanish conquest of Peru. Heming's insights provi…

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Three years into the conquest of the Incas, how did the Spaniards respond to the Incan uprising, lead by their puppet emperor Manco? How did the despicable behaviour of Pizarro and his men spark the rebellion? And, how would the terrifying assault of Manco and his Incan warriors, on a stranded contingent of Spaniards, play out…? Join Dominic and Tom, as they reach the thrilling climax of this tragic, dramatic tale of death, conquest and betrayal… _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude
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Best for Historians and enthusiasts of Inca historyOften cited around Manco's challenges in Cusco

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John Heming, in his brilliant book about the conquest of Peru, says Manco had to try to restore the sort of cult of the Inca, to take over control of the administration.

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For: Historians and enthusiasts of Inca history
Indexed context: As John Heming, in his brilliant book about the conquest of Peru, says, Manco had to try to restore the sort of cult of the Inca, to take over control of the administration, to assert his primacy as supreme ruler.
The host mentions John Heming's book to illustrate the complexities Manco faced in restoring the Inca culture and authority amidst Spanish conquest. Heming's insights provide a deeper understanding of Manco's role and the political dynamics of the time.
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Best for Historians and readers interested in Inca historyOften cited around Manco and Spanish conquest

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John Heming says in his brilliant book, this is the last great tribute to the Inca's genius for organisation.

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Indexed context: As John Heming, in his brilliant book about the conquest of Peru, says, Manco had to try to restore the sort of cult of the Inca, to take over control of the administration, to assert his primacy as supreme ruler.
The host mentions John Heming's book to highlight the complexities of Manco's leadership during the Spanish conquest of Peru. Heming's insights provide a deeper understanding of Manco's challenges in restoring Inca traditions amidst foreign influence.
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