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The History Of South America: Containing The Discoveries Of Columbus, The Conquest Of Mexico And Peru, And Other Transactions Of The Spanish In The Ne

The History Of South America: Containing The Discoveries Of Columbus, The Conquest Of Mexico And Peru, And Other Transactions Of The Spanish In The Ne

Cooper

Paperback

General United States HistoryBritish HistorySouth American History

ISBN10: 9354362451
ISBN13: 9789354362453
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A continent transformed by ambition, faith, and gold: this is the story of South America's dramatic encounter with the Old World. With the sweep of a true unabridged classic history, Mr. Cooper's *The History Of South America* guides readers through the thunderous arrival of Columbus, the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, and the epoch-defining conquests of Mexico and Peru. Every page is alive with the urgency and peril of the 16th-century New World, as explorers, conquistadors, and native civilisations collide in a struggle that reshaped continents. This volume stands as a complete colonial history-an essential reference for world history students and a vivid narrative for the curious reader. The chronicle unfolds with the boldness of a Columbus voyages narrative, then delves into the conquest of Mexico and Peru with a depth that rivals the great William Prescott histories and the impassioned insights of Las Casas writings. The Spanish America colonial era emerges in all its complexity: ambition and cruelty, faith and resistance, the forging of new societies amidst the ashes of the old. Cooper's account is both a sweeping overview and a meticulous record, capturing the vast scale of Spanish enterprise alongside the intimate human stories that shaped Latin American history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are seeking a Latin American history reference or a gripping Spanish empire chronicle, this work remains a cultural treasure, bridging past and present for those who seek to understand the foundations of the modern Americas.

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