Cortés
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A sweeping work of historical biography, Cortés chronicles the extraordinary life of Hernán Cortés, the audacious Spanish conquistador whose relentless ambition led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early sixteenth century. William Weber Johnson presents a vivid and authoritative account of the conquest of Mexico, tracing Cortés's journey from a minor nobleman in Extremadura to one of the most consequential — and controversial — figures in the history of the New World. With a narrative tone that is both scholarly and compellingly readable, the biography details the brutal military campaigns, complex political alliances, and cultural collisions that reshaped an entire civilization. Johnson neither wholly condemns nor glorifies his subject, instead illustrating the contradictions of a man driven by personal glory, religious zeal, and an insatiable hunger for power. The result is a richly textured portrait of conquest and its lasting consequences, essential reading for anyone captivated by the drama of the Age of Exploration.
Author: William Weber Johnson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Hutchinson of London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of historical biography, Cortés chronicles the extraordinary life of Hernán Cortés, the audacious Spanish conquistador whose relentless ambition led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early sixteenth century. William Weber Johnson presents a vivid and authoritative account of the conquest of Mexico, tracing Cortés's journey from a minor nobleman in Extremadura to one of the most consequential — and controversial — figures in the history of the New World. With a narrative tone that is both scholarly and compellingly readable, the biography details the brutal military campaigns, complex political alliances, and cultural collisions that reshaped an entire civilization. Johnson neither wholly condemns nor glorifies his subject, instead illustrating the contradictions of a man driven by personal glory, religious zeal, and an insatiable hunger for power. The result is a richly textured portrait of conquest and its lasting consequences, essential reading for anyone captivated by the drama of the Age of Exploration.