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The hosts repeatedly cited the book as a key source when describing Columbus' actions and the early Spanish empire, highlighting its vivid description of the first account of lovemaking in the New World and its ability to picture Columbus presenting his documents. They noted historian Hugh Thomas as the author and used the work to illustrate the atmosphere of the era. The overall tone was appreciative of its detail, though it was primarily referenced for context rather than strongly promoted.
Episode: 308: Columbus: Death in the Caribbean (Part 3)
The hosts described the book as part of a mighty trilogy on the foundation of the Spanish empire and cited its striking phrase about the first account of lovemaking in the New World.
and in his book, Rivers of Gold, which is part of his mighty trilogy about the foundation of the Spanish empire, the historian Hugh Thomas, Lord Thomas has the extraordinary phrase, this was the first account of lovemaking in the new world.
Episode: 307: Columbus: A New World? (Part 2)
They noted that Hugh Thomas discussed the episode in his book Rivers of Gold.
The fascinating thing, I think it's Hugh Thomas who mentions this in Rivers of Gold.
Episode: 306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins
The hosts referenced the book while describing the chaotic scene of Columbus presenting his documents to the monarchs.
I think it's Hugh Thomas in one of his books, Rivers of Gold, I think says, you can basically imagine the scene of Columbus getting out these tattered documents that he's been exhibiting around Europe.
Episode: 306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
The hosts said Hugh Thomas mentioned his book Rivers of Gold as a way to picture Columbus' documents and the atmosphere of the time.
I think it's Hugh Thomas in one of his books, Rivers of Gold, I think says, you can basically imagine the scene of Columbus getting out these tattered documents that he's been exhibiting around Europe.