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When Montezuma Met Corts: The True Story Of The Meeting That Changed History
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A Dramatic Rethinking Of The Encounter Between Montezuma And Hernando Corts That Completely Overturns What We Know About The Spanish Conquest Of The Americason November 8, 1519, The Spanish Conquistador Hernando Corts First Met Montezuma, The Aztec Emperor, At The Entrance To The Capital City Of Tenochtitlan. This Introductionthe Prelude To The Spanish Seizure Of Mexico City And To European Colonization Of The Mainland Of The Americashas Long Been The Symbol Of Cortss Bold And Brilliant Military Genius. Montezuma, On The Other Hand, Is Remembered As A Coward Who Gave Away A Vast Empire And Touched Off A Wave Of Colonial Invasions Across The Hemisphere.But Is This Really What Happened? In A Departure From Traditional Tellings, When Montezuma Met Corts Uses The Meetingas Restall Dubs Their First Encounteras The Entry Point Into A Comprehensive Reevaluation Of Both Corts And Montezuma. Drawing On Rare Primary Sources And Overlooked Accounts By Conquistadors And Aztecs Alike, Restall Explores Cortss And Montezumas Posthumous Reputations, Their Achievements And Failures, And The Worlds In Which They Livedleading, Step By Step, To A Dramatic Inversion Of The Old Story. As Restall Takes Us Through This Sweeping, Revisionist Account Of A Pivotal Moment In Modern Civilization, He Calls Into Question Our View Of The History Of The Americas, And, Indeed, Of History Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'When Montezuma Met Cortés'? A: The book reexamines the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés, challenging traditional narratives about the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Matthew Restall, a historian known for his research on the Spanish conquest and the Americas.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'When Montezuma Met Cortés'? A: The book was published on January 30, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 560 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, it is a first edition, stated, first printing.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of history, specifically focusing on Mexico and the Spanish conquest.
- Q: What makes this book different from other historical accounts? A: This book uses rare primary sources and overlooked accounts to provide a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma.
- Q: Can this book be suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, due to its in-depth analysis and use of primary sources, it can be suitable for academic research and study.