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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.)
Author: Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859
EBook No.: 59830
Published: Jun 28, 2019
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547
Subject: Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 3/4
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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.)
Author: Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859
EBook No.: 59830
Published: Jun 28, 2019
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547
Subject: Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
LoCC: North America local history: Mexico
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.