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In the early 16th century some 35 million people were ruled by two men whose names have resonated down the centuries: the Aztec Montezuma and the Inca Atahualpa. They were kings and gods in one, divine rulers with total sway over their subjects, yet these all-powerful emperors were swiftly brought to their knees by small bands of Spanish Conquistadors and the ruthless determination of two men: Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro. THE CONQUISTADORS tells the tale of the fateful years when the Spanish Empire overwhelmed two of the greatest civilisations the world has known: the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas of Peru. This three-part series shows how European overcame Native American in violent, shattering confrontations that sealed the destiny of a continent. 3 x One-Hour Series