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Feb 2025
26m 40s

Hernan Cortés à la conquête du Mexique

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Entre 1519 et 1522, avec très peu d’hommes mais une ardeur exceptionnelle, le plus célèbre des « conquistadores » prend possession de terres colonisées depuis peu par l’Empire aztèque. Plongez dans l’histoire des grands personnages et des évènements marquants qui ont façonné notre monde ! Avec enthousiasme et talent, Franck Ferrand vous révèle les couliss ... Show More
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