The Conquest of New Spain by John Cohen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Conquest of New Spain by John Cohen, Bernal Diaz del Castillo Presents a description of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520 and their amazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold and other treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, their regrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Vivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person account of one of the most startling military episodes in history- the overthrow of Montezumas doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes and his band of adventurers.Vivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person account of one of the most startling military episodes in history- the overthrow of Montezumas doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes and his band of adventurers.Bernal Diaz del Castillo, himself a soldier under Cortes, presents a fascinatingly detailed description of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520 and their amazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold and other treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, their regrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital. Author Biography Spanish historian Bernal Diaz del Castillo (c.1492-1584) was a soldier in the army of the conquistador Cortes in the attack on the Aztecs.J M Cohen translated widely from French and Spanish, including for Penguin Classics Montaignes Essays and Cervantes Don Quixote. Table of Contents The expedition of Francisco Hernandex de Cordoba; the expedition of Juan de Grijalva; the expedition of Hernando Cortes - preparations; the voyage; Dona Marinas story; a pause on the coast; the stay at Cempoala; the foundation of Vera Cruz; the march to Cingapacinga and return of Cempoala; events at Vera Cruz - the destruction of the ships; the Tlascalan campaign; peace with Tlascala - embassies from Mexico; the march to Mexico; the entrance into Mexico; the stay in Mexico; Montezumas captivity; Cortes in difficulties; the flight from Mexico; Cortes collects fresh strength; expeditions around the lake; the siege and capture of Mexico. Promotional Vivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person account of one of the most startling military episodes in history- the overthrow of Montezumas doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes and his band of adventurers. Promotional "Headline" Vivid, powerful and absorbing, this is a first-person account of one of the most startling military episodes in history- the overthrow of Montezumas doomed Aztec Empire by the ruthless Hernan Cortes and his band of adventurers. Details ISBN0140441239 Short Title CONQUEST OF NEW SPAIN Pages 416 Language English ISBN-10 0140441239 ISBN-13 9780140441239 Media Book Format Paperback Audience Age 14 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Spanish Illustrations b&w maps Edition 1st Edited by John M. Cohen Tag pengblackclassics Imprint Penguin Classics Translator John Cohen Series Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140441239 UK Release Date 1973-07-26 Author Bernal Diaz del Castillo Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 1973 Publication Date 1973-07-26 Alternative 9780141913070 DEWEY 972.02 Audience General NZ Release Date 1963-12-30 AU Release Date 1963-12-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:534570;

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