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Montezuma And The Conquest Of Mexico (1880)

Montezuma And The Conquest Of Mexico (1880)

Eggleston, Edward
Seelye, Lillie Eggleston

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Presidents & Heads of State19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164933981
ISBN13: 9781164933984
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Montezuma and the Conquest of Mexico is a historical account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, written by American author Edward Eggleston and first published in 1880. The book tells the story of Hernan Cortes and his army of conquistadors as they arrived in Mexico in 1519 and encountered the powerful Aztec empire ruled by Montezuma II. Eggleston describes the cultural clash between the Aztecs and the Spanish, as well as the military tactics and strategies employed by both sides during the ensuing battles. He also delves into the political and social structures of the Aztec empire, and the impact of the conquest on its people. Throughout the book, Eggleston provides detailed accounts of key events, including the first meeting between Cortes and Montezuma, the siege of Tenochtitlan, and the eventual fall of the Aztec empire. He also explores the legacy of the conquest, including the impact on Native American cultures and the lasting influence of Spanish colonization in Mexico. Overall, Montezuma and the Conquest of Mexico is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in world history, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the clash of civilizations that defined the early modern era.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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