Conquest: Cortes, Montezuma, and the Fall of Old Mexico

Drawing on newly discovered sources and writing with brilliance, drama, and profound historical insight, Hugh Thomas presents an engrossing narrative of one of the most significant events of Western history.

Ringing with the fury of two great empires locked in an epic battle, Conquest captures in extraordinary detail the Mexican and Spanish civilizations and offers unprecedented in-depth portraits of the legendary opponents, Montezuma and Cort s. Conquest is an essential work of history from one of our most gifted historians.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 04/07/1995
ISBN: 9780671511043
Pages: 832
Weight: 2.59lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.42w x 1.68d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 02/27/1995