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Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Book • 1964
The play, written in 1964, follows the aging Francisco Pizarro as he leads 167 men to conquer the Inca Empire of over ten million, capturing the god-king Atahualpa and demanding a massive gold ransom.
It explores the clash of cultures, Pizarro's internal conflict between greed and fascination with Atahualpa's divinity, and the tragic demise of Inca civilization, framed by old Martin as narrator.
Themes of ambition, faith, and colonial ruin dominate as Pizarro grapples with his conscience during debates on kingship and religion.
It explores the clash of cultures, Pizarro's internal conflict between greed and fascination with Atahualpa's divinity, and the tragic demise of Inca civilization, framed by old Martin as narrator.
Themes of ambition, faith, and colonial ruin dominate as Pizarro grapples with his conscience during debates on kingship and religion.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Tom Holland
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644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)
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Tom Holland
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645. The Fall of the Incas: Massacre in the Andes (Part 2)
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Dominic Sandbrook
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649. The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part 6)
