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I watched the 3-episode PBS documentary–next I’ve got to read the book! I especially enjoyed episode 2, with its re-enactment of the taking of Peru by the Spanish in the 16th Century. All in all very interesting material, but a bit watered down with all the usual television documentary gift-wrapping and repetition. I’m certain the book will be better. One thing I’m wondering whether the book covers is something I thought missing from the “big three”, which should be included in a “big four”: avarice.

Fernando Trueba’s delightful romp, set in Spain in 1931. Stuctured like a Shakespearian comedy, the film is a lot of fun. But don’t expect to understand a lot of the Spanish if you’re a beginner like me.