Tenochtitlan 1519-21: Clash of Civilizations

by Si Sheppard

Book Overview

In 1519, the Conquistador Hern n Cort s landed on the mainland of the Americas. His quest to serve God, win gold, and achieve glory drove him into the heartland of what is now Mexico, where no European had ever set foot before. He marched towards to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, floating like a jewel in the midst of Lake Texcoco.

This encounter brought together cultures that had hitherto evolved in complete isolation from each other--Catholic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472820185
• ISBN13: 9781472820181
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.7"