Set against the vibrant backdrop of Spanish conquests in the New World, this book recounts the riveting journey of Hernán Cortés, a daring adventurer and eventual conqueror of Mexico. The author traces Cortés's early life in Spain and his subsequent arrival in Cuba, where he joins forces with Diego Velázquez, governor of the island. Driven by ambition and the allure of untold riches, Cortés challenges Velázquez's authority and sets off on an audacious expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire. The author vividly describes the battles, alliances, and betrayals that shape Cortés's path as he leads his small band of conquistadors through treacherous landscapes and encounters the powerful Aztec civilization. Through meticulous research and captivating prose, the author brings to life the clash of cultures, the political machinations, and the relentless pursuit of power that defined this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the profound impact of Cortés's conquest on both Spain and Mexico.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Spanish conquests in the New World, this book recounts the riveting journey of Hernán Cortà s, a daring adventurer and eventual conqueror of Mexico. The author traces Cortà s's early life in Spain and his subsequent arrival in Cuba, where he joins forces with Diego Velázquez, governor of the island. Driven by ambition and the allure of untold riches, Cortà s challenges Velázquez's authority and sets off on an audacious expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire. The author vividly describes the battles, alliances, and betrayals that shape Cortà s's path as he leads his small band of conquistadors through treacherous landscapes and encounters the powerful Aztec civilization. Through meticulous research and captivating prose, the author brings to life the clash of cultures, the political machinations, and the relentless pursuit of power that defined this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the profound impact of Cortà s's conquest on both Spain and Mexico. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331964780_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331964780
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)