Isbn: 9780282254520 - world displayed, vol. 2 of 21: or, a curious collection of voyages and travels; selected and compiled from the writers of all nations; in which the ... are expunged; every relation is made (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the exploits of Hernan Cortes as he voyages to Mexico and conquers the powerful Aztec Empire. Cortes lands on the coast of Mexico in 1519 with 500 Spanish soldiers, and quickly establishes alliances with native tribes who are unhappy with Aztec rule. The Aztecs, led by the mighty emperor Montezuma, are initially dismissive of the Spanish threat, but Cortes uses his superior weaponry and tactics to defeat them in a series of battles. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, shedding light on the complex political and military strategies employed by both sides. The author explores themes of cultural clash, the lust for gold, and the devastating impact of European diseases on the indigenous population. The book also examines the significance of Cortes' conquest in the broader context of Spanish colonialism and the rise of European global dominance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…