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Referenced as an author who takes an opposing view to Matthew Restall, being 'very keen to dispel what he sees as the black legend' - the Protestant-influenced portrayal of Spanish conquistadors as uniquely greedy, rapacious and sadistic.

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Referenced when discussing the importance of understanding Spanish religious motivations. The hosts cite Cervantes' argument that you cannot understand the conquest if you think the Spanish were simply greedy and violent.

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Dominic describes this as 'a wonderful book' by a Mexican historian that emphasizes understanding the Spanish conquistadors in their historical context rather than as stereotypes

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Referenced when discussing Spanish religiosity and motivations for colonization. The hosts mention this book by the Mexican historian based in Britain, noting that Cervantes takes Spanish religiosity seriously and argues that the Spanish genuinely cared about theological matters and bringing people to God, not just money.

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Dominic mentions reading this book about the Spanish arrival in the new world, discussing how Christianity genuinely motivated the conquistadors rather than being merely a fig leaf for greed and plunder