{"product_id":"9788490075869","title":"The True History of the Conquest of New Spain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe True History of the Conquest of New Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic of historical literature offers the direct testimony of a soldier who lived the conquest of Mexico firsthand. Bernal Díaz del Castillo, with a vivid and meticulous style, narrates the expedition of Hernán Cortés and the fall of the Aztec Empire. The reader will find a unique account that combines military chronicle, descriptions of clashing cultures, and the personal reflections of a witness who, decades later, sought to tell the truth of what happened. A fundamental work for understanding one of the most transformative episodes in universal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe True History of the Conquest of New Spain is the first-person account of Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a soldier who participated in Hernán Cortés's expedition to the heart of the Aztec Empire. The work begins with his arrival in the New World in 1514 and focuses on the two decisive years (1519-1521) in which a small group of Spaniards managed to defeat the powerful empire of Moctezuma. Through its pages, the author describes Cortés's military tactics, alliances with indigenous peoples, political challenges, and the brutal battles that culminated in the fall of Tenochtitlán. Written four decades after the events, the book seeks to offer a faithful and verified version of the occurrences, moving away from official chronicles and highlighting the role of the rank-and-file soldiers. It is also a testimony of the clash of beliefs, the exploitation of the natives in search of gold, and the complex relationship between conquerors and the conquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conquest of Mexico as a military and political process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA soldier's direct testimony of the expedition of Hernán Cortés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe clash between European culture and the Aztec Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of historical memory and the search for truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower strategies, alliances, and betrayals during the campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in the history of the Americas, accounts of exploration and conquest, and the literature of chronicles. It is especially recommended for students and professionals of history, anthropology, and colonial literature, as well as for anyone who wishes to know a firsthand account of one of the most decisive episodes in the encounter between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and detailed testimony of the conquest of Mexico from the perspective of a foot soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and verified vision of the events, far from official chronicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep understanding of military tactics, indigenous alliances, and Cortés's strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a fundamental primary source for the study of the colonial period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exciting narrative that combines history, adventure, and personal reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Díaz del Castillo, Bernal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS, HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 540\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones recovers one of the most important chronicles of Hispanic American literature. The work of Bernal Díaz del Castillo remains an indispensable reference for those who seek to understand the conquest of Mexico from a human and direct perspective. Its historical and literary value makes it an essential read for both specialists and history enthusiasts. The manageable and light edition facilitates reading and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406238671195,"sku":"9788490075869","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007586.jpg?v=1781835505","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490075869","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}