Montezuma And The Conquest Of Mexico (1880)

By Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye and Edward Eggleston

Book Overview

Montezuma And The Conquest Of Mexico is a historical book written by Edward Eggleston and published in 1880. The book is an account of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, with a focus on the Aztec Empire and its ruler, Montezuma. Eggleston provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the conquest, including the arrival of Hern�����n Cort�����s and his army, the alliances formed between the Spanish and various indigenous groups, and the eventual downfall of the Aztec Empire. The book also explores the cultural and religious differences between the Spanish and the Aztecs, and how these differences ultimately led to conflict. Eggleston draws on a variety of sources, including primary accounts from Spanish conquistadors and Aztec nobles, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of one of the most significant events in world history. Overall, Montezuma And The Conquest Of Mexico is an informative and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the conquest of Mexico.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437135129
• ISBN13: 9781437135121
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"