Conquest Mexico

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.

A gripping historical novel about the Conquest of Mexico by Hernán Cortés and the obstacles he faced, including extreme weather, difficult terrain, betrayals and insurrections by his own men, unknown languages, human sacrifices, cannibalism, and wars. The work also highlights the important role of doña Marina, La Malinche, in the conquest, her relationship with the Spanish captain; and the strange bond between Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma, the Aztec emperor. You will relive the key battles, Cholula and Tóxcatl Massacres, the Night of Sorrows (la Noche Triste), Tenochtitlan's siege, and...

Una novela que nos acerca al otro lado de la historia -colocando a los conquistadores en un plano muy distante- y nos ayuda a comprender a través de los ojos de Moctezuma, Cuitláhuac y Cuauhtémoc lo que ellos mismos ignoraban y lo complejo que fue vivir la inesperada aparición de una raza de hombres, animales, armamento, lengua, costumbres, religión y una monarquía aterradoramente desconocidos.

For the first time, in Fifth Sun, the history of the Aztecs is offered in all its complexity based solely on the texts written by the indigenous people themselves. Camilla Townsend presents an accessible and humanized depiction of these native Mexicans, rather than seeing them as the exotic, bloody figures of European stereotypes.

With gripping detail and firsthand accounts that sound like a novel, renowned author Warren Carroll unveils the events that led up to the divine intervention in which Our Lady of Guadalupe was sent to an Aztec, known now as St. Juan Diego. Here is the untold story of the faith and valor of the Spanish as they encounter an early Aztec culture marked by an immorality and an idolatry of epic proportions, along with the hardships they endured in the face of unspeakable cruelty.

Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. The conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernando Cortez and a mere handful of Spaniards is one of the greatest romances of history. A writer of fiction would scarcely have dared to invent so improbable a story, but it is true. Fortunately Cortez was able to ally himself with many peoples conquered by the Aztecs who were all too happy to assist in their downfall.

The author is contacted by a supposed descendant of Hernán Cortés and La Malinche to review and transcribe a family document of great historical importance. Thus begins this captivating historical novel based on the memoirs of Martín Cortés, the Mestizo. Set in the magnificent Spanish Golden Age, Martín finds himself immersed in the court of King Carlos I and his heir, the future King Felipe II, participating in pivotal events that shaped both the newly founded Viceroyalty of New Spain and the European continent. Immerse yourself in this fascinating biographical story that unravels the...

For hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors. Miguel León-Portilla has long been at the forefront of expanding that history to include the voices of indigenous peoples. In this new and updated edition of his classic The Broken Spears, León-Portilla has included accounts from native Aztec descendants across the centuries. These texts bear witness to the extraordinary vitality of an oral tradition that preserves the viewpoints of the vanquished instead of the victors.

Este audio libro integra, en una redacción original, por un lado, algunos fragmentos de la crónica de Bernal Díaz del Castillo, Historia de la Conquista de la Nueva España, y, por otro, las aportaciones de Fernando Orozco Linares, investigador en historia, lo que da como resultado una obra fascinante que actualiza la narración de la Conquista.

Malintzin was the indigenous woman who translated for Hernando Cortes in his dealings with the Aztec emperor Moctezuma in the days of 1519 to 1521. The Spanish called her doña Marina, and she has become known to posterity as La Malinche. As Malinche, she has long been regarded as a traitor to her people, a dangerously sexy, scheming woman who gave Cortes whatever he wanted out of her own self-interest. The life of the real woman, however, was much more complicated.

The Conquest of New Spain is a tale of adventurers out to gain their fortune and save their souls and the horrifying actions some of them took. Diplomacy, love, deceit, luck, as well as battle all have their roles to play. The story takes extra care to be as historically accurate as possible, citing many sources and only filling in the dramatic, gory, shocking, and triumphant details. Enter the tale to learn, think, and be entertained by the true conflict between the great and refined Mexica Empire and the crude invading Spaniards. The wheel of fortune spun again and again in Hernando’s ...

When Malinalli, a member of the tribe conquered by the Aztec warriors, first meets Cortes, she, like many, believes that he is the reincarnated forefather god of her tribe. Naturally, she assumes that her task is to help Cortes destroy the Aztec empire and free her people. The two fall passionately in love, but Malinalli gradually comes to realize that Cortes' thirst for conquest is all too human.

The Spanish Conquest: What really happened? If you like to use your drive time for education by audiobook, consider this audiobook for widening and deepening your view of an event you studied briefly in school - the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Conquistador Voices, neither glamorizes nor condemns the conquistadors. Somewhat in the manner of a modern film documentary, it treats the so-called conquest as an historical event that’s worth learning about for its own sake, with most of the moralizing left to the listener.

The Conquest of New Spain is a tale of adventurers out to gain their fortune and save their souls and the horrifying actions some of them took. Diplomacy, love, deceit, luck, as well as battle all have their roles to play. The story takes extra care to be as historically accurate as possible, citing many sources and only filling in the dramatic, gory, shocking, and triumphant details. Enter the tale to learn, think, and be entertained by the true conflict between the great and refined Mexica Empire and the crude invading Spaniards. The wheel of fortune spun again and again in Hernando’s ...

Dive into the heart of Mexico’s vibrant history with Mexican History! This audiobook is your passport to understanding the forces that have shaped the fascinating nation of Mexico. From the dawn of civilizations to the challenges of the modern era, this compelling and comprehensive audiobook has you covered.

For an enthralling listen that combines the rigor of history with the allure of ancient mysteries and modern challenges buy this audiobook.

Are the Mayans still around? What is the importance of Chichen Itza’s discovery? How did this mighty civilization fall? If you want answers to these intriguing questions, then pay attention....

In 1847, Albert Gallatin published, Peace with Mexico, a pamphlet in which he called for an honorable and just end to the Mexican War. Gallatin argued that the United States acted immorally when it provoked war with Mexico and needed to redeem itself. Instead of dismembering Mexico to satisfy what he called a hunger for conquest, he suggested the United States voluntarily relinquish all conquests and only demand the rights that were due her citizens.

Join the expedition of explorer, Hernando Cortez and meet Diego Orteguilla, a 14-year old Spanish boy who signs on to sail from Cuba to the land of Mexico. Rumors abound of strange animals, exotic plants, a beautiful, whitewashed city surrounded by water, and a people who own gold - lots of gold. You will see Diego and the Spanish soldiers fight their first battle in Mexico and learn of the great Aztec empire and the king who rules this empire, Montezuma.

Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people. They were the biggest civilization in the Americas during their time, so how did they fall so quickly to the Spanish conquistadors? Dive into this audiobook to learn more about the Inca Empire in a fun, up-to-date journey through its history.