William H. Prescott's History of the Conquest of Mexico - (Continuum Histories) by William H Prescott (Paperback)

About the Book

J.H. Elliott sets Prescott's work against the background of the growth of historical research.

Book Synopsis

This book contains a substantial extract from William H. Prescott's major work A History of the Conquest of Mexico. Prescott lived from 1796-1859 and his book was a pioneering view of the Aztec civilization.
The country of the ancient Mexicans or Aztecs, as they were known, formed but a very small part of the extensive territories, which make up modern Mexico. The story of the life of Hernando Cortes, the Conqueror and the tragic story of Moctezuma the Aztec king are essential to this history. In his fascinating introduction J.H. Elliott sets Prescott's work against the background of the growth of historical research.

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Review Quotes

"Behind Prescott's history lies a fascinating intellectual biography, which Elliott's introduction brings out well..." --History House of Oxford

About the Author

Sir J.H. Elliott is retired Regius Professor at Oxford and the outstanding British authority on Spanish and Latin American History.