| Description |
412 p. maps. 18 cm. |
| Series |
Penguin classics, L123
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| Summary |
Recollections of the conquest of New Spain describes the various expeditions, marches, embassies, important leaders, sieges, and captures. |
| Contents |
The expedition of Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba -- The expedition of Juan de Grijalva -- The expedition of Hernando Cortez : preparations -- The voyage -- Do˜na Marina's story -- A pause on the coast -- The stay at Cempoala -- The foundation of Vera Cruz -- The march to Cingapacinga and return to Cempoala -- Events at Vera Cruz : the destruction of ships -- The Tlascalan campaign -- Peace with Tlascala : embassies from Mexico -- The march to Mexico -- The entrance into Mexico -- The stay in Mexico -- Montezuma's captivity -- Cortez in difficulties -- The flight from Mexico -- Cortes collects fresh strength -- Expeditions around the lake -- The siege and capture of Mexico. |
| Note |
Translation of Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Neueva España. |
| Subject |
Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540.
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| Added Author |
Cohen, J. M. (John Michael), 1903-1989
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