Victors and Vanquished: Spanish and Nahua Views of the

Victors and Vanquished: Spanish and Nahua Views of the Conquest of Mexico

In 1519 HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s and a small band of Spanish conquistadors overthrew the mighty Mexican empire of the Aztecs. Using excerpts primarily drawn from Bernal Diaz's 1632 account of the Spanish victory and testimonies â€” many recently uncovered â€” of indigenous Nahua survivors, Victors and Vanquished clearly demonstrates how personal interests, class and ethnic biases, and political considerations influenced the interpretation of momentous events. A substantial introduction is followed by 9 chronological sections that illuminate the major events and personalities in this powerful historical episode and reveal the changing attitudes toward European expansionism. The volume includes a broad array of visual images and maps, a glossary of Spanish and Nahua terms, biographical notes, a chronology, a selected bibliography, questions for consideration, and an index.
Country USA
Manufacturer Bedford/St. Martin's
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780312393557
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Victors and Vanquished: Spanish and Nahua Views of the Conquest of Mexico