The Conquistadors

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto

What subjects and genres does Felipe Fernandez-Armesto write in?

He writes history and non-fiction, focusing on global history, exploration and discovery, civilizations, the Americas, human history, and major historical transformations such as the Reformations.

Are his books academic or suitable for general readers?

His work combines scholarly research with accessible narrative. He is an academic historian, but many titles are written for a broad readership and some have been adapted for wider audiences.

Which book is a good place to start with his work?

For a broad overview try Civilizations or The Oxford Illustrated History of the World. For exploration and the Age of Discovery start with Before Columbus or 1492. For concise human-focused accounts try Humankind or So You Think Youre Human?

Is there a recommended reading order for his books or themes?

There is no single required order. Read by theme or chronology: for example, follow exploration-focused works chronologically (Before Columbus, then 1492, then books on Columbus or Amerigo), or begin with a general survey like Civilizations before moving to specialised studies.

How widely available and translated are his works?

He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 25 books, and his work has been translated into 22 languages.