William H Prescott S History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


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History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : William H. Prescott
language : en
Publisher: Modern Library
Release Date : 2010-12-01

History Of The Conquest Of Mexico written by William H. Prescott and has been published by Modern Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-01 with History categories.


"It is a magnificent epic," said William H. Prescott after the publication of History of the Conquest of Mexico in 1843. Since then, his sweeping account of Cortés's subjugation of the Aztec people has endured as a landmark work of scholarship and dramatic storytelling. This pioneering study presents a compelling view of the clash of civilizations that reverberates in Latin America to this day. "Regarded simply from the standpoint of literary criticism, the Conquest of Mexico is Prescott's masterpiece," judged his biographer Harry Thurston Peck. "More than that, it is one of the most brilliant examples which the English language possesses of literary art applied to historical narration. . . . Here, as nowhere else, has Prescott succeeded in delineating character. All the chief actors of his great historic drama not only live and breathe, but they are as distinctly differentiated as they must have been in life. Cortés and his lieutenants are persons whom we actually come to know in the pages of Pres-cott. . . . Over against these brilliant figures stands the melancholy form of Montezuma, around whom, even from the first, one feels gathering the darkness of his coming fate. He reminds one of some hero of Greek tragedy, doomed to destruction and intensely conscious of it, yet striving in vain against the decree of an inexorable destiny. . . . [Prescott] transmuted the acquisitions of laborious research into an enduring monument of pure literature."



History Of The Conquest Of Peru


History Of The Conquest Of Peru
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1847

History Of The Conquest Of Peru written by William Hickling Prescott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1847 with Incas categories.




The History Of The Conquest Of Peru


The History Of The Conquest Of Peru
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Author : William H. Prescott
language : en
Publisher: Modern Library
Release Date : 2000-11-01

The History Of The Conquest Of Peru written by William H. Prescott and has been published by Modern Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-01 with History categories.


Originally published in 1847, History of the Conquest of Peru, a companion volume to William H. Prescott's masterly History of the Conquest of Mexico, continues his vivid chronicle of Spanish exploits in the New World. The book's commanding vision of Pizarro's tumultuous overthrow of the Inca empire has secured its reputation as a classic in the literature of Latin American history. 'History of the Conquest of Peru represents an author's triumph over his materials,' observed Donald G. Darnell, one of the historian's several biographers. 'Prescott exploits to the fullest any opportunities for dramatic effects that history might provide him. . . . If there is one [distinguishing] feature of the Conquest of Peru . . . it is the portrayal of the Spanish character, that striking fusion of courage, cruelty, pride, and gallows humor. . . . We seem to be overhearing dialogue and observing firsthand the interaction between the Spaniards as they struggle for control of an empire. . . . Although Peru lacks a noble protagonist . . . it is still an immensely readable history. The description of the Inca civilization, particularly its wealth, the precise explanation of the cause of the conflict between the conquerors, and the depiction of the Spanish character--these together with the careful research, the sheer abundance of anecdotes, and the exploitation of primary materials all contribute to the history's continuing popularity.'



The Conquest Of Mexico Volume 2


The Conquest Of Mexico Volume 2
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18

The Conquest Of Mexico Volume 2 written by William Hickling Prescott and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.


Experience one of the most dramatic moments in human history with this classic work by William Hickling Prescott. From the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to the fall of the Aztec empire, Prescott's vivid prose brings this epic story to life. With a new introduction by a leading expert on the subject, this edition of The Conquest of Mexico is an essential addition to any history lover's bookshelf. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.



History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1860

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History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1853

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William H Prescott S History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


William H Prescott S History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-06-01

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This book contains a substantial extract from William H. Prescott's major work A History of the Conquest of Mexico. Prescott lived from 1796-1859 and his book was a pioneering view of the Aztec civilization. The country of the ancient Mexicans or Aztecs, as they were known, formed but a very small part of the extensive territories, which make up modern Mexico. The story of the life of Hernando Cortes, the Conqueror and the tragic story of Moctezuma the Aztec king are essential to this history. In his fascinating introduction J.H. Elliott sets Prescott's work against the background of the growth of historical research. .



History Of The Conquest Of Mexico


History Of The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Release Date : 1998

History Of The Conquest Of Mexico written by William Hickling Prescott and has been published by Random House Digital, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Incas categories.


William H. Prescott (1796-1859) wrote a number of vibrant and minutely researched histories of the Spanish-speaking world. THE HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO (1843) tells of the subjugation between 1519 and 1522 of the whole Aztec people by Cortes and his group of a few hundred soldiers.



History Of The Conquest Of Peru


History Of The Conquest Of Peru
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1856

History Of The Conquest Of Peru written by William Hickling Prescott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1856 with Incas categories.




The Conquest Of Mexico


The Conquest Of Mexico
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Author : Beatrice Berler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988

The Conquest Of Mexico written by Beatrice Berler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Mexico categories.


A modernized, shortened version of the classic 1843 text providing a history of the Mexican people and adventures of Cortes.