The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance

By Robert Montgomery Bird

Book Overview

The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance is a historical novel written by Robert Montgomery Bird. The story is set in the 16th century and depicts the fall of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. The protagonist of the story is a Spanish conquistador named Hernando de Soto, who is sent by the Spanish crown to conquer Mexico. De Soto is portrayed as a complex character, torn between his loyalty to Spain and his growing admiration for the Aztec civilization. The novel also features other historical figures such as Montezuma and Cortez. The story is full of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, and explores themes such as imperialism, cultural clash, and religious conflict. The Infidel; Or The Fall Of Mexico: A Romance is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of the most significant events in the history of the Americas.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: 1163713082
• ISBN13: 9781163713082
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"