The Fall of Tenochtitlan. The History of the Aztec Civilization. From its Origins to the Destruction by Spanish Conquerors
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In this book, in a popular scientific and artistic form, the history of the discovery and conquest of Mexico is presented, the main facts of the ancient history of the Aztec nationality are given, and great achievements of its peculiar culture are shown. The main core of the book is the history of the heroic defense of the Mexican capital, saturated with such dramatic and tragic events that many other vivid events of the stormy century of geographical discoveries turn over in front of them. This plot enables the authors to gradually introduce readers with a new, unknown country and its population, with their picturesque cities, ancient customs and beliefs, as well as with customs and military tactics of conquistadors - Spanish conquerors. In addition, the book on the basis of archaeological data sets out the history of Mexico since ancient times and shows that Europe has acquired, opening Mexico and the achievement of the economy and culture of the peoples that had inhabited it.
The book is recommended for the widest circle of readers who are interested in the history of the ancient world and the Middle Ages, and in a broader sense - the history of human civilization.
2nd ed
The book is recommended for the widest circle of readers who are interested in the history of the ancient world and the Middle Ages, and in a broader sense - the history of human civilization.
2nd ed
Author:
Author:Белов Авраам Моисеевич, Кинжалов Ростислав Васильевич
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9519-2962-4
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