Empire Builders: Mexico.

Empire Builders: Mexico

The Spanish Conquest

The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system. (60 minutes)

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Thu, 5/8 at 9:59 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Spanish Conquest

The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system. (60 minutes)

Fri, 5/9 at 1:15 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The Spanish Conquest

The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system. (50 minutes)

Thu, 5/15 at 9:59 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The War of Independence

The War of Independence results in the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory to the U.S. and decades of instability; uprising led by priests Hidalgo and Morelos; the role of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Ana. (60 minutes)

Fri, 5/16 at 1:15 am on Austin PBS HDTV

The War of Independence

The War of Independence results in the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory to the U.S. and decades of instability; uprising led by priests Hidalgo and Morelos; the role of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Ana. (50 minutes)