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Conquistador: Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, And The Last Stand Of The Aztecs,New
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In An Astonishing Work Of Scholarship That Reads Like An Adventure Thriller, Historian Buddy Levy Records The Last Days Of The Aztec Empire And The Two Men At The Center Of An Epic Clash Of Cultures.I And My Companions Suffer From A Disease Of The Heart Which Can Be Cured Only With Gold. Hernn Cortsit Was A Moment Unique In Human History, The Facetoface Meeting Between Two Men From Civilizations A World Apart. Only One Would Survive The Encounter. In 1519, Hernn Corts Arrived On The Shores Of Mexico With A Roughshod Crew Of Adventurers And The Intent To Expand The Spanish Empire. Along The Way, This Brash And Roguish Conquistador Schemed To Convert The Native Inhabitants To Catholicism And Carry Off A Fortune In Gold. That He Saw Nothing Paradoxical In His Intentions Is One Of The Most Remarkableand Tragicaspects Of This Unforgettable Story Of Conquest.In Tenochtitln, The Famed City Of Dreams, Corts Met His Aztec Counterpart, Montezuma: King, Divinity, Ruler Of Fifteen Million People, And Commander Of The Most Powerful Military Machine In The Americas. Yet In Less Than Two Years, Corts Defeated The Entire Aztec Nation In One Of The Most Astonishing Military Campaigns Ever Waged. Sometimes Outnumbered In Battle Thousandstoone, Corts Repeatedly Beat Seemingly Impossible Odds. Buddy Levy Meticulously Researches The Mix Of Cunning, Courage, Brutality, Superstition, And Finally Disease That Enabled Corts And His Men To Survive.Conquistador Is The Story Of A Lost Kingdoma Complex And Sophisticated Civilization Where Floating Gardens, Immense Wealth, And Reverence For Art Stood Side By Side With Bloodstained Temples And Gruesome Rites Of Human Sacrifice. Its The Story Of Montezumaproud, Spiritual, Enigmatic, And Doomed To Misunderstand The Stranger He Thought A God. Epic In Scope, As Entertaining As It Is Enlightening, Conquistador Is History At Its Most Riveting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Conquistador: Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs'? A: The book explores the historical events surrounding Hernán Cortés's conquest of the Aztec Empire, focusing on his interactions with King Montezuma and the cultural clash between their civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Buddy Levy, a historian known for his engaging storytelling and thorough research.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book consists of 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Conquistador' published? A: The book was published on June 24, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: While the book is valuable for history enthusiasts, it may appeal more to readers interested in adventure, military history, and cultural studies.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the first edition of 'Conquistador'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book delves into themes of conquest, cultural misunderstanding, and the complexities of human ambition.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of Buddy Levy? A: Buddy Levy's writing style is engaging and narrative-driven, combining thorough research with vivid storytelling that reads like an adventure thriller.