Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold: Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples: Amazon.co.uk: Mark Cocker: Books

Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.

First Sentence
Today, from a vantage point on the slopes of the volcano Popocatepetl, all that the modern visitor can normally make out of Mexico City, sixty-five kilometres away on its hinter-land of fertile plain, is the muffling cloud of smog. Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

1 Review

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable antidote to apologists for western imperialism, 4 Jan 2002

By	Edward Haworth - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold: Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples (Paperback)

The premise of the book has become so cliched that its fundamental truth has almost become obscured. Cocker uncovers in painstaking detail the results of European colonialism in four areas of the world. Without ever romanticizing the societies (the bloody nature of the Aztecs is particularly stressed) that are conquered, he paints a tragic and moving picture. Cocker also stresses something else not often mentioned in history books; how close the conquistadors came to failure and the blind luck with which they conquered the largest city on the earth. A valuable antidote to apologists for European/Western Imperialism.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all customer reviews...

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.

The Body Shop

Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

Let Olay Amaze You

Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Braun Series 3 390cc Clean & Renew System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver

Get in touch with your smooth side with Braun Series shavers, now with Gillette blade technology.

›Discover Braun Series at Amazon.co.uk

Treat Someone

With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon

Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold: Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples (Hardcover)

Product details

Tag this product

Customer Reviews

Customer Discussions

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

Let Olay Amaze You

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Treat Someone

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History