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Hernando Cortes
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Hernando Cortes traces the arresting story of Hern n Cort s his audacious voyage from Spain to the Gulf of Mexico, the fateful alliances with Tlaxcala, the dramatic encounters with Montezuma, La Noche Triste, and the siege that brought down the Aztec Empire. This vivid Hernando Cortes biography navigates the moral ambiguity of conquest and the thunder of 16th-century exploration: triumph and tragedy, greed and curiosity, and the profound encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of Mexico.
Rooted in meticulous research and lively narrative, the book illuminates the tactics, personalities, and politics that defined the Spanish Conquistadors and the conquest of Mexico. Readers will gain fresh insight into the Hernando Cortes expedition, early modern history, and the complex forces of Spanish colonization that reshaped the New World. It reads as historical adventure and reflective history alike equally compelling for casual readers hungry for dramatic storytelling and collectors who prize classic works on Aztec Empire history.
Out of print for decades, this edition is republished by Alpha Editions and carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and cultural treasure an essential addition to any library on European explorers, 16th-century exploration, and the transformational history of the Americas.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
92
Release Date:
2025-10-18
Publication Date:
2025-10-18
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9371341726
ISBN13:
9789371341721
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Weight:
148 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
5 cm
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