History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4 by William Hickling Prescott
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| Author | Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859 |
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| Title | History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, detailing the interactions between the Aztec ruler Montezuma and the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, as well as the subsequent upheaval that followed the initial encounter. The text dives into themes of power, cultural clash, and the complexities of colonization. The opening of the volume delineates Cortés's growing control over Mexico as he demands loyalty from Montezuma, who struggles with his emotions as he swears allegiance to the Spanish crown. Due to financial expectations from his men, Cortés incites a surge of displeasure over treasure division, leading to tensions among his soldiers. Further complicating matters, the narrative depicts Montezuma’s internal conflict between maintaining his traditional authority and yielding to the foreign power that threatens his domain. This tense atmosphere sets the stage for further conflicts as the Aztec Empire grapples with the consequences of the Spanish presence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547 |
| Subject | Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59830 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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