Synopsis
They conquered the Aztec. They toppled the Inca. But in the slender land of Chile, the Spanish Empire met its match.
While vast empires fell to the Spanish conquistadors, one people—the Mapuche—refused to break. For over 300 years, they waged the relentless Arauco War, a bloody, protracted conflict that the Spanish Empire could never truly win.
The Unbowed Land delves into this epic, brutal, and often overlooked history, not through the eyes of the conquerors, but through the sagas of the legendary indigenous warriors who led the resistance.
This collection moves beyond myth to tell the full-fledged, unflinching stories of thirteen legendary leaders. You will meet:
- Michimalonco: The first great Toqui who united a valley and burned Santiago to the ground just months after its founding.
- Lautaro: The captive stable boy who studied his master's tactics, escaped, and became a military genius, revolutionizing Mapuche warfare and defeating his former master, Pedro de Valdivia.
- Caupolicán: The indomitable Toqui whose immense strength and defiant martyrdom made him an eternal symbol of resistance.
- Galvarino: The warrior whose horrifying defiance—choosing to strap daggers to his severed arms after his capture—struck terror into the hearts of Spanish soldiers.
- Janequeo: The "Mapuche Joan of Arc," a woman who rose to command armies to avenge her fallen husband and drive the Spanish from her ancestral lands.
- Pelantaro: The strategist behind the Great Uprising of 1598, a coordinated attack that annihilated the "Seven Cities" and pushed the Spanish border back for centuries.
- Calfucurá & Mañil: The 19th-century lonkos who navigated the complex politics of a new Chilean republic, continuing the fight for autonomy in a changed world.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. They conquered the Aztec. They toppled the Inca. But in the slender land of Chile, the Spanish Empire met its match. While vast empires fell to the Spanish conquistadors, one people-the Mapuche-refused to break. For over 300 years, they waged the relentless Arauco War, a bloody, protracted conflict that the Spanish Empire could never truly win. The Unbowed Land delves into this epic, brutal, and often overlooked history, not through the eyes of the conquerors, but through the sagas of the legendary indigenous warriors who led the resistance.This collection moves beyond myth to tell the full-fledged, unflinching stories of thirteen legendary leaders. You will meet: Michimalonco: The first great Toqui who united a valley and burned Santiago to the ground just months after its founding.Lautaro: The captive stable boy who studied his master's tactics, escaped, and became a military genius, revolutionizing Mapuche warfare and defeating his former master, Pedro de Valdivia.Caupolican: The indomitable Toqui whose immense strength and defiant martyrdom made him an eternal symbol of resistance.Galvarino: The warrior whose horrifying defiance-choosing to strap daggers to his severed arms after his capture-struck terror into the hearts of Spanish soldiers.Janequeo: The "Mapuche Joan of Arc," a woman who rose to command armies to avenge her fallen husband and drive the Spanish from her ancestral lands.Pelantaro: The strategist behind the Great Uprising of 1598, a coordinated attack that annihilated the "Seven Cities" and pushed the Spanish border back for centuries.Calfucura & Manil: The 19th-century lonkos who navigated the complex politics of a new Chilean republic, continuing the fight for autonomy in a changed world. The Unbowed Land is a gripping chronicle of tactical innovation, unimaginable sacrifice, and the raw, indomitable spirit of a people who paid an ultimate price for their freedom. This is the other side of the conquest-a saga of resistance told from the perspective of the warriors who refused to be bowed. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798270527020
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. They conquered the Aztec. They toppled the Inca. But in the slender land of Chile, the Spanish Empire met its match. While vast empires fell to the Spanish conquistadors, one people-the Mapuche-refused to break. For over 300 years, they waged the relentless Arauco War, a bloody, protracted conflict that the Spanish Empire could never truly win. The Unbowed Land delves into this epic, brutal, and often overlooked history, not through the eyes of the conquerors, but through the sagas of the legendary indigenous warriors who led the resistance.This collection moves beyond myth to tell the full-fledged, unflinching stories of thirteen legendary leaders. You will meet: Michimalonco: The first great Toqui who united a valley and burned Santiago to the ground just months after its founding.Lautaro: The captive stable boy who studied his master's tactics, escaped, and became a military genius, revolutionizing Mapuche warfare and defeating his former master, Pedro de Valdivia.Caupolican: The indomitable Toqui whose immense strength and defiant martyrdom made him an eternal symbol of resistance.Galvarino: The warrior whose horrifying defiance-choosing to strap daggers to his severed arms after his capture-struck terror into the hearts of Spanish soldiers.Janequeo: The "Mapuche Joan of Arc," a woman who rose to command armies to avenge her fallen husband and drive the Spanish from her ancestral lands.Pelantaro: The strategist behind the Great Uprising of 1598, a coordinated attack that annihilated the "Seven Cities" and pushed the Spanish border back for centuries.Calfucura & Manil: The 19th-century lonkos who navigated the complex politics of a new Chilean republic, continuing the fight for autonomy in a changed world. The Unbowed Land is a gripping chronicle of tactical innovation, unimaginable sacrifice, and the raw, indomitable spirit of a people who paid an ultimate price for their freedom. This is the other side of the conquest-a saga of resistance told from the perspective of the warriors who refused to be bowed. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798270527020
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