Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The True History of the Conquest of New Spain
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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The True History of the Conquest of Mexico
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher: Ann Arbor, Mich., University Microfilms
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
In this sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "Lucy: The Beginnings of Mankind," celebrated paleoanthropologist Johanson, along with Wong, explore the extraordinary discoveries since Lucy was unearthed more than three decades ago
Publisher: Ann Arbor, Mich., University Microfilms
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
In this sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "Lucy: The Beginnings of Mankind," celebrated paleoanthropologist Johanson, along with Wong, explore the extraordinary discoveries since Lucy was unearthed more than three decades ago
Bernal Díaz
Author: Herbert Cerwin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Documented biography of Bernal Diaz de Castillo and his times from the official archives in Guatemala.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Documented biography of Bernal Diaz de Castillo and his times from the official archives in Guatemala.
The Essential Diaz
Author: Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624661882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Ideally suited for use in swift-moving surveys of World, Atlantic, and Latin American history, this abridgment of Ted Humphrey and Janet Burke's 2012 translation of the True History provides key excerpts from Diaz's text and concise summaries of omitted passages. Included in this edition is a new preface outlining the social, economic, and political forces that motivated the European discovery of the New World.
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
ISBN: 1624661882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Ideally suited for use in swift-moving surveys of World, Atlantic, and Latin American history, this abridgment of Ted Humphrey and Janet Burke's 2012 translation of the True History provides key excerpts from Diaz's text and concise summaries of omitted passages. Included in this edition is a new preface outlining the social, economic, and political forces that motivated the European discovery of the New World.
The History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Author: Davíd Carrasco
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826342884
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo, a new abridgement of Diaz del Castillo's classic Historia verdadera de la conquista de Nueva España, offers a unique contribution to our understanding of the political and religious forces that drove the great cultural encounter between Spain and the Americas known as the "conquest of Mexico." Besides containing important passages, scenes, and events excluded from other abridgements, this edition includes eight useful interpretive essays that address indigenous religions and cultural practices, sexuality during the early colonial period, the roles of women in indigenous cultures, and analysis of the political and economic purposes behind Diaz del Castillo's narrative. A series of maps illuminate the routes of the conquistadors, the organization of indigenous settlements, the struggle for the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, as well as the disastrous Spanish journey to Honduras. The information compiled for this volume offers increased accessibility to the original text, places it in a wider social and narrative context, and encourages further learning, research, and understanding.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 0826342884
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
The History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo, a new abridgement of Diaz del Castillo's classic Historia verdadera de la conquista de Nueva España, offers a unique contribution to our understanding of the political and religious forces that drove the great cultural encounter between Spain and the Americas known as the "conquest of Mexico." Besides containing important passages, scenes, and events excluded from other abridgements, this edition includes eight useful interpretive essays that address indigenous religions and cultural practices, sexuality during the early colonial period, the roles of women in indigenous cultures, and analysis of the political and economic purposes behind Diaz del Castillo's narrative. A series of maps illuminate the routes of the conquistadors, the organization of indigenous settlements, the struggle for the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, as well as the disastrous Spanish journey to Honduras. The information compiled for this volume offers increased accessibility to the original text, places it in a wider social and narrative context, and encourages further learning, research, and understanding.
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 972
Book Description
In "The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo," readers are transported back to the age of Spanish exploration in the New World. This firsthand account of the conquest of Mexico is written in a vivid and engaging style, detailing the brutal realities of war and the encounters with indigenous peoples. Castillo's literary work provides valuable insights into the mindset and actions of the conquistadors, shedding light on the complexities of colonization and the clash of civilizations. His narrative is both historically significant and a gripping read for those interested in the Spanish conquests. The book's detailed descriptions of battles and alliances offer a unique perspective on this tumultuous period in history. Bernal Diaz del Castillo's writing style is both direct and emotive, drawing readers into the journey of the conquistadors with its raw authenticity. It is a valuable primary source for scholars and history enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the motivations and experiences of those who shaped the course of history. Recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Spanish conquests and the legacy they left behind.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 972
Book Description
In "The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo," readers are transported back to the age of Spanish exploration in the New World. This firsthand account of the conquest of Mexico is written in a vivid and engaging style, detailing the brutal realities of war and the encounters with indigenous peoples. Castillo's literary work provides valuable insights into the mindset and actions of the conquistadors, shedding light on the complexities of colonization and the clash of civilizations. His narrative is both historically significant and a gripping read for those interested in the Spanish conquests. The book's detailed descriptions of battles and alliances offer a unique perspective on this tumultuous period in history. Bernal Diaz del Castillo's writing style is both direct and emotive, drawing readers into the journey of the conquistadors with its raw authenticity. It is a valuable primary source for scholars and history enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the motivations and experiences of those who shaped the course of history. Recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Spanish conquests and the legacy they left behind.
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo, Vol. 1 of 2
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331091359
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Excerpt from The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo, Vol. 1 of 2: Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain The History of the Conquest of New Spain is a subject in which great interest is felt at the present day, and the English public will hail these memoirs, which contain the only true and complete account of that important transaction. The author of this original and charming production, to which he justly gives the title of The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, ' was himself one of the Conquistadores; one who not only witnessed the transactions which he relates, but who also performed a glorious part in them; a soldier who, for im partiality and veracity, perhaps never had his equal. His ac count is acknowledged to be the only one on which we can place reliance, and it has been the magazine from which the most' eloquent of the Spanish writers on the same subject, as well as those of other countries, have borrowed their best materials. Some historians have even transcribed whole pages, but have not had sufficient honesty to acknowledge it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780331091359
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Excerpt from The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz Del Castillo, Vol. 1 of 2: Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain The History of the Conquest of New Spain is a subject in which great interest is felt at the present day, and the English public will hail these memoirs, which contain the only true and complete account of that important transaction. The author of this original and charming production, to which he justly gives the title of The True History of the Conquest of New Spain, ' was himself one of the Conquistadores; one who not only witnessed the transactions which he relates, but who also performed a glorious part in them; a soldier who, for im partiality and veracity, perhaps never had his equal. His ac count is acknowledged to be the only one on which we can place reliance, and it has been the magazine from which the most' eloquent of the Spanish writers on the same subject, as well as those of other countries, have borrowed their best materials. Some historians have even transcribed whole pages, but have not had sufficient honesty to acknowledge it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The True History of the Conquest of New Spain
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
The True History of the Conquest of New Spain
Author: Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mexico
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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