Cortez Or The Conquest Of Mexico: As Related By A Father To His Children (1799)

By J H Campe

Book Overview

Cortez Or The Conquest Of Mexico: As Related By A Father To His Children is a historical novel written by Joachim Heinrich Campe in 1799. The book tells the story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the role of Hernan Cortez in the process. The narrative is presented as a father telling his children the story of Cortez and his conquest of the Aztec empire. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conquest, the battles and conflicts that took place, and the eventual downfall of the Aztec civilization. Campe's work is considered a classic in German literature and has been translated into numerous languages. The book provides a valuable insight into the history of Mexico and the impact of European colonization on the indigenous population. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico and the Spanish conquest of the Americas.And Designed For The Instruction Of Youth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165917017
• ISBN13: 9781165917013
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"