This study examines the impact of the Spaniards upon the Aztec and Inca worlds, and is dominated by the personalities involved, in particular Cortes and Mectezuma. Their confrontation in the Aztec lake-city of Tenochtitlan is moving drama of human conflict revealing the dilemma and the enigma of the Indians. It is a story of battles and voyages, full of strange episodes - Cortes burning his ships, Pizarro drawing a line with his sword, saying "gentlemen, this line represents toil, hunger, thirst, weariness, sickness" and ...
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This study examines the impact of the Spaniards upon the Aztec and Inca worlds, and is dominated by the personalities involved, in particular Cortes and Mectezuma. Their confrontation in the Aztec lake-city of Tenochtitlan is moving drama of human conflict revealing the dilemma and the enigma of the Indians. It is a story of battles and voyages, full of strange episodes - Cortes burning his ships, Pizarro drawing a line with his sword, saying "gentlemen, this line represents toil, hunger, thirst, weariness, sickness" and daring them to cross it, and Atahualpa nursing his wound in the hot springs of Cajamarca and watching, with his army, the tiny band of Spanish adventurers descending the green slopes of the Andes.
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Ex library, some staining to top p/edges, otherwise fair in illustrated, boards. The Wars of Religion to the Middle Ages This enthralling study which examines the impact of the Spaniards upon the Aztec and Inca worlds, is dominated by the personalities involved, in particular Cortes and Montezuma. Their confronation in the Aztec lake-city of Tenochtitlan is a moving drama of human conflict revealing the dilemma and the enigma of the Indians. It is a story of battles and voyages, full of strange episodes-Cortes burning his ships, Pizarro drawing a line with his sword, saying "Gentlemen, this line represents toil, hunger, thirst, weariness, sickness" and daring them to cross it, and Atahualpa nursing his wound in the hot springs of Cajamarca and watching, with his army, the tiny band of Spanish adventurers descending the green slopes of the Andes. UL-XXXXXX. 336pp, numerous colour & b/w illustrations & maps.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to); Hardcover. This book does NOT include a jacket. The copyright page has First Published in 1969. No additional printings are indicated. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall Bright red cloth with gilt titles and decorations. No markings slightest of wear. Well-illustrated. An excellent reference.
