The Jules Verne Library

In which the turbulent events following the initial Spanish conquest of Peru unfold, revealing fierce rivalries among the conquistadores and the relentless resistance of the native peoples amid shifti...

21 Sep 20min

In which the reader is transported to the tumultuous epoch of Spanish conquest in Peru, where fraternal strife weakens a once-mighty empire and Pizarro, with a modest band of soldiers, advances into h...

21 Sep 26min

In which the relentless expedition of Cortès is recounted, detailing his arduous campaigns, strategic ingenuity in naval construction, and the complex relations with indigenous allies amid the siege a...

20 Sep 19min

In which the steadfast and resourceful figure of Francisco Pizarro emerges amid the challenging terrain and scepticism surrounding early attempts to explore and conquer the southern lands beyond Panam...

20 Sep 23min

In which the bold Spaniard Cortès navigates the complex politics of the Aztec empire, securing the reluctant submission of Emperor Montezuma while contending with both native hostility and rival force...

19 Sep 21min

In which we observe the daring preparations and arduous voyage of Hernán Cortés, a resolute and resourceful leader who embarks upon a bold expedition to the vast and mysterious lands ruled by the migh...

19 Sep 20min

In which the intrepid Spanish explorers, led by figures such as Juan de la Cosa, Ponce de Leon, and Balboa, navigate treacherous coasts and dense tropical forests, unraveling the geography of the New ...

18 Sep 25min

In which the fervent spirit of discovery following Columbus’ voyages leads to a series of expeditions to the New World, notably that of Hojeda, with Americus Vespucius playing a crucial yet complex ro...

18 Sep 23min