{"product_id":"9788490076347","title":"General History of the Indies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeneral History of the Indies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fundamental chronicle of the discovery and conquest of the Americas, written by Francisco López de Gómara based on the direct testimonies of Hernán Cortés and other conquistadors. Originally published in 1552, it became one of the most influential accounts of its time due to its elegant style and meticulous organization of facts. Here, the reader will find a detailed and structured narrative of the events that marked the encounter between two worlds, offering a unique perspective from the pen of a historian who knew how to condense first-hand experiences into a coherent and erudite account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is a detailed succession of the events surrounding the discovery of the Americas and the conquest of Mexico. López de Gómara, although he never set foot on the American continent, built his account based on the direct testimonies of Hernán Cortés and other expeditionaries who participated in the campaigns. The result is an orderly chronicle well-situated within a broader historical context, where the author combines the narration of events with references to the classics of antiquity, giving the text an intellectual depth that transcends a mere report of battles and discoveries. The work is distinguished by its elegant style and its ability to organize a vast amount of information into a clear and accessible structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of the Americas and the first contacts between Europeans and indigenous peoples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conquest of Mexico and the military campaigns led by Hernán Cortés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe political and social organization of the pre-Columbian empires from the chronicler's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe interpretation of historical events through the lens of classical European culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of a historical account based on oral testimonies and direct sources.\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, especially the period of conquest and discovery. It is ideal for students and scholars of history, colonial literature, and Latin American studies, as well as for anyone who wishes to learn about one of the most influential chronicles of the 16th century. It will also be of interest to those who appreciate classical prose and the erudition of the first historians of the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the most widely circulated and cited chronicles of the 16th century, based on direct testimonies from the protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn orderly and structured view of the events that marked the conquest of Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to experience the narrative style and erudition of a chronicler who knew how to combine history and classical literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA key historical document for understanding how the official account of the conquest was constructed at the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that invites reflection on the nature of historical sources and the interpretation of facts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e López de Gómara, Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS, HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the \u003cem\u003eGeneral History of the Indies\u003c\/em\u003e recovers an essential work for understanding the foundational narrative of Hispanic America. López de Gómara's chronicle stands out for its ambition to offer a complete and orderly account, backed by the direct testimony of Hernán Cortés. Although the author did not travel to the Americas, his work as a compiler and narrator is of incalculable value to scholars of the period. This paperback edition facilitates access to this classic, making it a practical option for both the student and the curious reader who wishes to delve into one of the foundational texts of American historiography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406231658843,"sku":"9788490076347","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007634.jpg?v=1781835491","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490076347","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}