This book covers the time from 1435-1547, and is experienced through the eyes of what may be considered an average family of the time by the name of Estevan. The father Hernando, and in the latter half of the book Christopher, share adventures and discovery with the real Spanish conquerors and explorers: Christopher Columbus, Cortez, Balboa, Pizarro and De Soto. The Spanish are driven intensely by their religious zeal, believing by capturing and enslaving...