Native Nation

We all know about the atrocities inflicted on the indigenous natives of the western continents. What if, however, these natives had been blessed with some exceptional leaders, superadvanced scientists, and luck (i.e., the horse survived)? Would the Old World have crushed the opposition easily, or maybe the other way around?

The Age of Exploration begins after the Reconquista Spanish victory to retake the Iberian Peninsula. They reach the West Indies and find a very primitive society. The Europeans believe they can easily defeat the islanders and take riches back to their homeland, but first impressions can be deceptive.

A chronicler who becomes dismayed at the treatment suffered by the natives is forced into a choice. Will he help the indigenous people? Will he turn against the invading force? Will he play one side against the other? Reading this adventurous story can also give real facts or ideas about how advancements could have been discovered.