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The book offers a sweeping and enthralling account of Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés's conquest of the Aztec empire, focusing on his dramatic clash with Montezuma. With echoes of Greek tragedy and classical drama, it captures the epic scale of this historical event, showcasing Prescott's masterful storytelling. Celebrated as his finest work since its 1843 publication, it remains a significant exploration of the themes of power and cultural collision in history.
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The Conquests of Mexico and Peru, William H. Prescott
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Conquests of Mexico and Peru
- Subtitle
- Volume I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William H. Prescott
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 760
- ISBN13
- 9781596052680
- Category
- Travelogues
- Description
- The book offers a sweeping and enthralling account of Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés's conquest of the Aztec empire, focusing on his dramatic clash with Montezuma. With echoes of Greek tragedy and classical drama, it captures the epic scale of this historical event, showcasing Prescott's masterful storytelling. Celebrated as his finest work since its 1843 publication, it remains a significant exploration of the themes of power and cultural collision in history.