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One of America's greatest and most highly regarded historians, William Hickling Prescott set a lofty literary standard for historical writing with his books on Spain's emperors and explorers. Prescott avoided the dry, namesanddates style of standard histories and instead brought the past alive, telling with drama and vigor the stories of the men who came face to face with the unknown, and the numerous brushes with death they survived as they carved out an empire in the New World.History of the Conquest of Mexico & History of the Conquest of Peru unites in one volume for the first time two of Prescott's best known and most powerful works. The books detail with accuracy and emotional resonance the arrival of Spain's conquerors to Mexico and Peru, and the wars of conquest whose outcomes remain the cause of contention even in the present day.The History of the Conquest of Mexico focuses on Hernan Corts, a notary from Spain's Extremadura region, arriving at the edge of the Aztec empire with 500 men, determined to spread Christianity and enlarge the domain of Charles V of Spain. Within the space of a few years Corts found himself fending off rivals from Spain and warring against enraged Aztecs, against whose superior numbers Corts struggled against the odds to maintain his garrisons. Prescott's biographer Harry Thurston Peck called The History of the Conquest of Mexico 'one of the most brilliant examples which the English language possesses of literary art applied to historical narration.'Conquistadors Pizarro and Almagro are the protagonists of The History of the Conquest of Peru. Prescott tells of their brutal overthrow of the Incas, and the wars between the two of them afterward. Another of Prescott's biographers, Donald G. Darnell, called the book, 'an immensely readable history.'Using a wealth of documentation as raw material, Prescott turned this blend of viewpoints into a heroic and tragic epic of Spain's efforts to dominate Central and South America.The Histories
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'History of the Conquest of Mexico'? A: 'History of the Conquest of Mexico' primarily focuses on Hernan Cortés and his journey to the Aztec empire, detailing his challenges and the dynamics of power during the conquest.
- Q: Who are the key figures in 'History of the Conquest of Peru'? A: The key figures in 'History of the Conquest of Peru' are Conquistadors Pizarro and Almagro, whose rivalry and conflict led to the overthrow of the Incas.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 15, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 1324 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'History of the Conquest of Mexico & History of the Conquest of Peru'? A: The author of the book is William H. Prescott.
- Q: What themes are explored in Prescott's historical writing? A: Prescott's writing explores themes of conquest, cultural clash, and the dramatic narratives of historical figures faced with perilous circumstances.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it combines detailed historical accounts with literary narrative, making it both informative and engaging.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a reprint edition.