Cortés

Cortés

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: William Weber Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON OF LONDON, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

William Weber Johnson's Cortés chronicles the tumultuous life and audacious campaigns of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who irrevocably altered the course of Mesoamerican history. This compelling historical account uncovers the intricate political landscape of the Aztec Empire and the strategic brilliance, as well as the brutal tactics, employed during the conquest of Mexico. Johnson presents a vivid portrait of a complex historical figure, detailing his motivations, alliances, and the profound cultural clash that defined his era. The narrative illustrates the dramatic events that led to the fall of Tenochtitlan, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period.

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Description

Author: William Weber Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: HUTCHINSON OF LONDON, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

William Weber Johnson's Cortés chronicles the tumultuous life and audacious campaigns of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who irrevocably altered the course of Mesoamerican history. This compelling historical account uncovers the intricate political landscape of the Aztec Empire and the strategic brilliance, as well as the brutal tactics, employed during the conquest of Mexico. Johnson presents a vivid portrait of a complex historical figure, detailing his motivations, alliances, and the profound cultural clash that defined his era. The narrative illustrates the dramatic events that led to the fall of Tenochtitlan, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period.