The Horses Of The Conquest

By R.B. Cunninghame Graham

Book Overview

The Horses of the Conquest is a book written by Graham R. B. Cunninghame that delves into the role of horses during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The book covers the history of horses in Europe and their eventual introduction to the Americas, as well as the impact they had on the indigenous peoples and the conquistadors themselves. Cunninghame explores the cultural significance of horses in both societies and how they were used in warfare, transportation, and agriculture. The book also includes detailed accounts of famous horses and their riders, such as Hern�����n Cort�����s and his horse, Morzillo. Overall, The Horses of the Conquest offers a fascinating look at the intersection of history, culture, and the animal kingdom during a pivotal moment in world history.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: 1163184500
• ISBN13: 9781163184509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"