History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4 by William Hickling Prescott
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"History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive work that details the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, focusing on significant battles and the individuals involved. It likely covers the siege of Mexico City, highlighting the military strategies employed by Hernán Cortés and the fierce resistance from the Aztec
forces led by Guatemozin. The opening portion introduces the context of the siege, indicating an intense period of conflict where Cortés and his men faced continuous attacks from the Aztec forces as they attempted to secure their foothold in the capital. It describes the strategies employed by both Cortés and the Aztecs, including the defeat of an Indian flotilla by the Spanish fleet and the challenges encountered as the Spaniards engaged in brutal assaults on the city. The resilience of the Aztecs is prominently portrayed as they defend their city with courage despite overwhelming odds and mounting desperation brought on by famine and despair. The narrative sets the stage for the unfolding crisis, illustrating the high stakes and human costs of the confrontation between these two civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title | History of the Conquest of Mexico; vol. 4/4 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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. | 59832 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59832-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1237 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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