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By: W.H. Prescott
Narrated by: Kerry Shale
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In 1519, Hernando Cortés arrived in Mexico to investigate stories of a wealthy empire. What he encountered was beyond his wildest dreams; an advanced civilization with complex artistic, political, and religious systems (involving extensive human sacrifice) and replete with gold. This was the Aztec empire, headed by the aloof emperor, Montezuma.

With just a handful of men, Cortés achieved the impossible, crushing the Aztecs and their allies, and effectively annexing the whole territory for Spain.

One of the most extraordinary stories of conquest in mankind's history, it is told here in the classic account by the American historian W.H. Prescott.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2002 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd. Mexico Americas Conquest Mexico

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In his 1843 work History of the Conquest of Mexico, W. H. Prescott crafts a scholarly but absorbing tale of Hernando Cortés’ takeover of Mexico.

A Spanish conquistador, Cortés arrived in Mexico in 1519 with only 500 men. Through strategic alliances with native people and savage violence, Cortés began to conquer Mayan territory. His biggest plunders came when he arrived in the city of Tenochtitlan (described by Prescott as the "Venice of the Western World"). Once there, the Aztec ruler Montezuma tried to placate Cortés with gifts to no avail.

Kerry Shale, who has the rich vocal presence of a newscaster but the delivery of a storyteller, offers a riveting performance of Prescott’s work.
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This book presents of basic overview of the conquest of Mexico. It would be acceptable for someone who has no prior knowledge of the history of conquest. If you have some understanding of the invasion of Mexico, you will probably not learn much from this book.

A very basic overview of the conquest of Mexico

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This was incredible. I can’t believe Cortes was able to fit his giant balls inside a suit of armor. The mexicans(Aztecs as they are referred to often) balls are undoubtedly bigger if not equal in size. The cajones on these mfers back in the day must have been of prehistoric size. What a great story, and the best adventure I know.

Holy guacamole

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It was a good book considering it was written in the 1840's. My only issue was that they should had a narrator with at least intermediate knowledge of the Spanish language. The names, tribes and locations were pronounced literally as to totally make them unrecognizable and at times, inaccurate. Aside from that, a pretty good narration.

My only wish...

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This is pre-PC history (the graphic descriptions of human sacrifice among the Aztecs are labeled "barbaric," for example--but the history is accurate and not Euro-centric. The narrative is detailed, but never anything but exciting.

Gripping story

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I really enjoyed listening to this account. I look forward to listening to more of the same.

History made alive!

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