| Conquest: Cortes, Montezuma, and the Fall of Old Mexico Contributor(s): Thomas, Hugh (Author) |
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ISBN: 0671511041 ISBN-13: 9780671511043 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $28.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1995 Annotation: Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with wit, balance, and insight, Thomas presents a compelling narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history, capturing in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offering unprecendented, in-depth portraits of legendary opponents Montezuma and Cortes. Photos & maps. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - Mexico - History | Europe - Spain & Portugal - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) |
| Dewey: 972.02 |
| LCCN: 93030474 |
| Physical Information: 1.68" H x 6.42" W x 9.32" (2.59 lbs) 832 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with brilliance, drama, and profound historical insight, Hugh Thomas presents an engrossing narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history. Ringing with the fury of two great empires locked in an epic battle, Conquest captures in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offers unprecedented in-depth portraits of the legendary opponents, Montezuma and Cortés. Conquest is an essential work of history from one of our most gifted historians. |
Contributor Bio(s): Thomas, Hugh: - Hugh Thomas is the author of The Spanish Civil War, Conquest, and many other books. A former Chairman of the Centre for Policy Studies (U.K.), he was made Lord Thomas of Swinnerton in 1981. He lives in London. |