Part One: The Dumbest Colonizer in History

Robert is joined by Miles Gray to discuss William Walker, the American who tried to conquer Central America. FOOTNOTES: Mercenary Hero William Walker Filibusters and Financiers: The Story of William Walker and His Associates [1916]  William Walker's Wars: How One Man's Private American Army Tried to Conquer Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras The Texas Press William Walker in Nicaragua  William Walker’s Dark Destiny Costa Rica in 1856: Defeating William Walker While Creating a National Identity. Agents of Empire The Grey Eyed Man of Destiny Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers