A fascinating and objective book about the clash of two completely different cultures. The author explains both the European contexts that led the Spanish crown to adventure into Mexico and the emergence of the Aztec high culture from a primitive nomadic people who absorbed and refined the cultures of other Central American civilisations. An impressive description of Indian architecture and detailed explanations of Spanish and Indian armour and weaponry as well as a character study of the main protagonists complete this successful work by historian Miguel Gomez. The author does not conceal the atrocities committed by both peoples.
Contents: Prologue - The world in the 17th century - Mexico - the first colonial period - Mexico - the first colonial period - Mexico - the first colonial period. Century - Mexico - the first settlers The Central American civilisations The Toltecs - The Aztecs Aspiring mercenaries The foundation of Tenochtitlán Tlacaelel, the awakener of an empirical vision Religion The origin The human sacrifices The chief gods The calendar Mexican society The ruler and the regular classes The priests The Calpulli - community of peasants The Pochtecs or merchants The craftsmen, the peasants and the slaves The War The Military Career The Battle Arms and Equipment The Mexican Empire and the Arrival of Cortez Internal Disagreements -.The state of the Spanish crown The politics of Isabella and Ferdinand The legacy of the Catholic monarchs The New World colonies The first discoveries The expeditions of Hernández de Córdoba and Juan de Grijalva -. The Conquistadors Hernan Cortez The Controversy His Childhood Cortez in Cuba Cortez Ships The Members of the Expedition -. The Civilian Staff The Soldiers The Animals Arms and Equipment The Cavalry The Infantry The Crossbow The Arquebuse The Artillery -. The Conquest Arrival at Cozumel The First Contact Disunity in the Spanish Camp Visit to Cempoala Cortez Sinks the Ships The March to Tenochtitlan Tlaxcala The Massacre at Cholula The Entry into Tenochtitlan The Captured Emperor Cortez, Lord of Mexico Governor Velázquez's Revenge Alvarado Massacres the Noblemen The Death of Montezuma La 'Noche Triste' (The Sad Night) The Battle of Otumba The Reception at Tlaxcala The Subjugation of the Valley The Beginning of the Siege The Lords of the Lake The Destruction of Tenochtitlan -. After the Conquest Cortez Death Causes of the Conquest - Bibliography
Miguel Gómez Born in Madrid in 1960 Miguel Gómez is a man of many talents: Actor, playwright, illustrator and historian with more than thirty historical titles published under his name. In the history of our world, the conquest of Mexico is one of his favourite subjects. For this reason, writing this book was a special pleasure for him.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Gómez, M.
Title
Auf den Spuren der Eroberer von Mexiko
Details
Colour illustrated throughout, with many colourful impressive drawings, large format. 112 pp. German text.
