Description: In this astonishing work of scholarship that reads like an edge-of-your-seat adventure thriller, acclaimed historian Buddy Levy records the last days of the Aztec empire and the two men at the center of an epic clash of cultures perhaps unequaled to this day. It was a moment unique in human history, the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart. In 1519, Hernan Cortes arrived on the shores of Mexico, determined not only to expand the Spanish empire but to convert the natives to Catholicism and carry off a fortune in gold. That he saw nothing paradoxical in carrying out his intentions by virtually annihilating a proud and accomplished native people is one of the most remarkable and tragic aspects of this unforgettable story. In Tenochtitlan Cortes met his Aztec counterpart, Montezuma- king, divinity, commander of the most powerful military machine in the Americas and ruler of a city whose splendor equaled anything in Europe. Yet in less than two years, Cortes defeated the entire Aztec nation in one of the most astounding battles ever waged. The story of a lost kingdom, a relentless conqueror, and a doomed warrior, Conquistador is history at its most riveting. ** Add this item and store to your watch list to see new inventory and receive exclusive offers! ** ** Please look at the photos for condition and specifics before buying. When in doubt, please ask. I try to get everything in the photos so that you have an accurate description of your purchase ** ** Thank you in advance for your interest in my inventory. Be sure and take a look at my other items, you may just find something else you didn't know you always wanted ** ** Feel free to ask any questions and make reasonable offers ** ** Thank you so much for supporting my small business!! ** ***** https://www.ebay.com/str/oldschoolreseller ***** ** Packages will be shipped USPS, UPS or FedEx Ground depending on size, weight and delivery times ** ** Always try to ship within one business day or less! ** ** I recycle shipping supplies whenever Possible **
Price: 18.95 USD
Location: Fountain Valley, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Book
Narrative Type: Mexico
Intended Audience: N/A
Book Title: Conquistador : Hernan Cortes, King MONTEZUMA, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs
Item Length: 8.2in
Item Height: 1.1in
Item Width: 5.5in
Author: Buddy Levy
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Latin America / Mexico, Civilization, Adventurers & Explorers, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 13.4 Oz
Number of Pages: 448 Pages
