The Rest Is HistoryMarch 2, 2023

309: Columbus: Villain or Hero? (Part 4)

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About This Episode

Christopher Columbus caused debate in his own time, and remains a controversial figure today: some argue he initiated both the Atlantic slave trade and the genocide of the Native Americans, others laud him as one of the great men of History. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore these issues, their roots, and the truth behind the man Columbus really was... *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith

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Rethinking Columbus

William Bigelow

“William Bigelow, who is a US high school teacher and the author of Rethinking Columbus, discusses children's biographies of Christopher Columbus and their implications.”

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Terra Nostra

Carlos Fuentes

“A novel that is both his masterpiece and by far his most difficult book, inspired by Finnegan's Wake, and presents a counterfactual story involving Philip II and the discovery of America.”

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The Death of Artemio Cruz

Carlos Fuentes

“Mentioned as a work by Carlos Fuentes, though not the main recommendation.”

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The Old Gringo

Carlos Fuentes

“Another work by Carlos Fuentes mentioned in the conversation.”

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