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History Of The Conquest Of Mexico V1

History Of The Conquest Of Mexico V1

Prescott, William H.
Kirk, John Foster

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Fiction AnthologiesEastern European HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116292960X
ISBN13: 9781162929606
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 512
Weight: 1.49
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History of the Conquest of Mexico is a book written by William H. Prescott that chronicles the events leading up to and during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the events from the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico in 1519 to the fall of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521. Prescott's work is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and accurate accounts of the conquest, drawing on a wide range of primary sources and eyewitness accounts. The book covers the political, social, and cultural context of the Aztec Empire, as well as the military tactics and strategies employed by both the Spanish and the Aztecs during the conflict. Throughout the book, Prescott provides detailed descriptions of key figures such as Hern�����n Cort�����s, Moctezuma II, and La Malinche, and explores the complex relationships between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples of Mexico. The book also delves into the impact of the conquest on the region, including the destruction of indigenous cultures and the imposition of Spanish colonial rule. Overall, History of the Conquest of Mexico is a seminal work of historical scholarship that continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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