Bernal Díaz del Castillo was een Spaanse conquistador en kroniekschrijver wiens werk een uniek ooggetuigenverslag biedt van de verovering van het Azteekse Rijk. Hij geeft levendig de harde realiteit van militaire campagnes, de motivaties van de soldaten en de koloniale confrontatie met inheemse culturen weer. Zijn vertelstijl is direct en zakelijk, waarbij hij vaak de persoonlijke ervaringen van een gewone soldaat benadrukt. Zijn geschriften zijn een essentiële bron voor het begrijpen van een cruciaal moment in de geschiedenis van Amerika.
Set in a fantastical world, the story follows brave warriors riding unusual creatures as they embark on a quest to conquer a powerful Empire. The narrative explores themes of bravery, adventure, and the clash of cultures, showcasing the unique bond between the men and their beasts. As they face formidable challenges, the characters must navigate their ambitions and the complexities of their mission, ultimately testing their strength and resolve in a battle for dominance.
Presents a description of the Spanish landing in Mexico in 1520 and their amazement at the city, the exploitation of the natives for gold and other treasures, the expulsion and flight of the Spaniards, their regrouping and eventual capture of the Aztec capital.
Ideally suited for use in swift-moving surveys of World, Atlantic, and Latin American history, this abridgment of Ted Humphrey and Janet Burke's 2012 translation of the True History provides key excerpts from Diaz's text and concise summaries of omitted passages. Included in this edition is a new preface outlining the social, economic, and political forces that motivated the European discovery of the New World.
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In a thrilling quest for power, warriors clad in iron ride peculiar creatures as they embark on a journey to conquer a vast Empire. The story unfolds with intense battles, strategic maneuvers, and the exploration of loyalty and ambition among the men. As they face formidable challenges and rival factions, the narrative delves into the complexities of leadership and the cost of ambition, creating a gripping tale of adventure and conquest.
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Druhý svazek knihy del Castilla pokračuje líčením dobrodružství Cortésových vojáků při dobývání Mexika až do kapitoly 214, v níž autor informuje o guvernérech. kteří působili v Novém Španělsku do r. 1568. Díazovo vyprávění doplňují poznámky a vysvětlivky, které usnadňují lepšípochopení událostí souvisejících s dobytím a vyvrácením aztécké říše.
El manuscrito de Bernal Díaz del Castillo es una obra de arte de altísimo valor humano, de fuerte y cristalino mérito social, hilvanada con noticias ordenadas cronológicamente. En ella nos muestra un pasaje de vida con amplio carácter homérico, pues su relato no está construido para destacar y provocar admiración en torno a la figura de un héroe, sino que nos muestra a la multitud de los conquistadores, individualizado cada uno con fisonomía propia, cualidades y defectos.