The Spanish treasure fleets
By: Timothy R. Walton.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pineapple Press.
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Sarasota, Fla
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Gold mines and mining -- Latin America -- History.; Silver mines and mining -- Latin America -- History.; Merchant marine -- Spain -- History.; Money -- Political aspects -- History.; Power (Social sciences) -- Economic aspects -- History.; Commerce -- History.; Latin America -- History -- To 1830.; Spain -- Commerce -- History.
Description: The story of the expeditions of Spanish explorers told through the history of the first American currency: pieces of eight. Traces the rise and fall of Spain's world dominance. Chronicles the developments in transportation, organization, and military technology based on competition for gold and silver.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-251) and index.