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History of the Conquest of Mexico (Modern Library Classics),Used
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It is a magnificent epic,' said William H. Prescott after the publication of History of the Conquest of Mexico in 1843. Since then, his sweeping account of Corts's subjugation of the Aztec people has endured as a landmark work of scholarship and dramatic storytelling. This pioneering study presents a compelling view of the clash of civilizations that reverberates in Latin America to this day.'Regarded simply from the standpoint of literary criticism, the Conquest of Mexico is Prescott's masterpiece,' judged his biographer Harry Thurston Peck. 'More than that, it is one of the most brilliant examples which the English language possesses of literary art applied to historical narration. . . . Here, as nowhere else, has Prescott succeeded in delineating character. All the chief actors of his great historic drama not only live and breathe, but they are as distinctly differentiated as they must have been in life. Corts and his lieutenants are persons whom we actually come to know in the pages of Prescott. . . . Over against these brilliant figures stands the melancholy form of Montezuma, around whom, even from the first, one feels gathering the darkness of his coming fate. He reminds one of some hero of Greek tragedy, doomed to destruction and intensely conscious of it, yet striving in vain against the decree of an inexorable destiny. . . . [Prescott] transmuted the acquisitions of laborious research into an enduring monument of pure literature.'
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'History of the Conquest of Mexico'? A: The book focuses on the conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernán Cortés and explores the complexities of the clash between two civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is William H. Prescott, a noted American historian and writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on December 4, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does 'History of the Conquest of Mexico' have? A: The book contains 1056 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is widely regarded as a significant work of scholarship and is often used in academic settings.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is classified as acceptable.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book that is more recent? A: The Modern Library Paperback Edition is the most recent version as of the publication date.
- Q: What are some key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include colonialism, cultural conflict, and the impact of European conquest on indigenous populations.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specify if it includes illustrations or maps; it primarily features Prescott's narrative.