1691 1st ed Spanish Conquest of Mexico Solis Aztec Hernan Cortez Montezuma RARE
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1691 1st ed Spanish Conquest of Mexico Solis Aztec Hernan Cortez Montezuma RARE
“The fleet was destroyed at the instance of the soldiers, that Cortes alone might not be obliged to make good the payment of the ships, but the troops.”
– Solis, History (Townshend translation, 1770)
A famous book on Spanish conquests – one of the most important European sources on Latin American history. Antonio de Soliss “Historia de la Conquista de Mexico” was extremely popular in both Europe and in the Americas and was known by important colonial figures in Latin and European colonies. It deals, mainly, with Hernando Cortez and his command of invading forces of Moctezuma II and the Aztecs. Specific interactions include:
Cortez sailing from Trinidad to Havana, difficulties in voyages
Cortez at Cozumel, organizing his troops
Aztec opposition at the River of Grijalva
Spanish attempts to make peace with Cazique of Tobasco
Accounts of Moctezumas army and troop sizes
The Zempoalans, people of Zimpazingo
Conversion of Aztec temples into Catholic churches
Account of Hernando Cortez executing resolution to sink his ships
Manner of Aztec government
Prisoners and tortures
Mexican culture – festivals, marriages, rites and customs
Death of Cortez
A rare 1691 first French edition of Soliss famous work.
Item number: #20527
Price: $950
SOLIÌS, Antonio de, y Ribadeneyra
Histoire de la conquête du Mexique, ou de la Nouvelle Espagne
Paris : Estienne Michallet, 1691. First French edition.
Details:
Collation:
[30], 630, [24]
Without illustrations
References: Medina, Biblioteca 3007; Brown, Bibliotheca Americana 1300
Provenance: Handwritten – Joannis Antonii Beguin, 1732
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~9.75in X 7.75in (25cm x 19.5cm)
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20527
“The fleet was destroyed at the instance of the soldiers, that Cortes alone might not be obliged to make good the payment of the ships, but the troops.”
– Solis, History (Townshend translation, 1770)
A famous book on Spanish conquests – one of the most important European sources on Latin American history. Antonio de Soliss “Historia de la Conquista de Mexico” was extremely popular in both Europe and in the Americas and was known by important colonial figures in Latin and European colonies. It deals, mainly, with Hernando Cortez and his command of invading forces of Moctezuma II and the Aztecs. Specific interactions include:
Cortez sailing from Trinidad to Havana, difficulties in voyages
Cortez at Cozumel, organizing his troops
Aztec opposition at the River of Grijalva
Spanish attempts to make peace with Cazique of Tobasco
Accounts of Moctezumas army and troop sizes
The Zempoalans, people of Zimpazingo
Conversion of Aztec temples into Catholic churches
Account of Hernando Cortez executing resolution to sink his ships
Manner of Aztec government
Prisoners and tortures
Mexican culture – festivals, marriages, rites and customs
Death of Cortez
A rare 1691 first French edition of Soliss famous work.
Item number: #20527
Price: $950
SOLIÌS, Antonio de, y Ribadeneyra
Histoire de la conquête du Mexique, ou de la Nouvelle Espagne
Paris : Estienne Michallet, 1691. First French edition.
Details:
Collation:
[30], 630, [24]
Without illustrations
References: Medina, Biblioteca 3007; Brown, Bibliotheca Americana 1300
Provenance: Handwritten – Joannis Antonii Beguin, 1732
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~9.75in X 7.75in (25cm x 19.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
20527
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