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William H. Prescott's History of the Conquest of Mexico
Contributor(s): Prescott, William H. (Author), Elliott, J. H. (Introduction by)
ISBN: 1441146997     ISBN-13: 9781441146991
Publisher: Continuum
OUR PRICE:   $24.70  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Latin America - Mexico
- History | Europe - Spain & Portugal
- History | World - General
Dewey: 972.02
LCCN: 2010277023
Series: Continuum Histories
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Mexican
- Chronological Period - 16th Century
 
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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.

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