Mexikon valloitus: Kappale Amerikan historiaa by Tyko Hagman
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"Mexikon valloitus: Kappale Amerikan historiaa" by Tyko Hagman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the conquest of Mexico by Spanish explorers, including notable figures like Fernando Cortez and Montezuma, examining the clash between civilizations and the motivations behind the colonization efforts. The opening of the book provides a rich historical context, discussing the era of exploration that began with Christopher Columbus's voyages to the
New World. It highlights the allure of gold and riches that drove Spanish explorers to conquer new lands, portraying the indigenous peoples of Mexico as both sophisticated and fierce in their resistance. The narrative introduces Hernán Cortés and his initial encounters with the Aztec civilization, noting the expectations and beliefs that surrounded the conquests. The passage sets the stage for the unfolding drama of cultural collision, ambition, and the brutal consequences of imperialism, with Cortez's ambition contrasted against the Aztec's rich heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hagman, Tyko, 1849-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mexikon valloitus: Kappale Amerikan historiaa |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 28.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37768 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 222 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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