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THE CONQUEST OF THE CANARY ISLANDS: INTEGRATION OF THE CANARY ISLANDS INTO THE KINGDOM OF CASTILE SPAIN 1402 – 1496 - Softcover

Diaz Diaz, Tirso

 
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Synopsis

The conquest of the Canary Islands was one of the most complex and decisive processes of European expansion in the Atlantic. Between 1402 and 1496, this archipelago became the stage for expeditions, pacts, betrayals, and wars that forever marked the destiny of its native peoples and their integration into the Crown of Castile .
In The Conquest of the Canary Islands , Tirso Díaz Díaz offers a rigorous yet accessible account of this long historical process, analyzed island by island. From the first Norman expeditions of Jean de Béthencourt to the final fall of Tenerife, the reader will discover how the military campaigns unfolded, the Guanche resistance, the political alliances, and the profound social, cultural, and economic transformations that followed the conquest.
The work pays particular attention to the indigenous protagonists—Bencomo, Tanausú , Hautacuperche, and other Guanche leaders—recovering their historical role and their struggle against a power superior in arms and resources. At the same time, it analyzes the motivations of the conquerors, the role of the nobility and the Church, and the strategic importance of the Canary Islands as a bridge to Africa and the Americas.
With a balanced approach, detailed documentation, and a clear narrative, this book not only reconstructs the events but also invites reflection on the human and cultural consequences of the conquest. An essential work for understanding the historical origins of the Canary Islands and their place in the history of the Atlantic world.

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