The conquistador, 1492-1550 / John Pohl ; illustrated by Adam Hook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pohl, John M. D.

Contributor:

Hook, Adam.

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Series:

Warrior series ; 40.

Warrior series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soldiers.

History.

Conquerors.

Mexico--History--Conquest, 1519-1540.

Mexico.

Conquerors--Mexico--History--16th century.

Conquerors--Spain--History--16th century.

Soldiers--Mexico--History--16th century.

Soldiers--Spain--History--16th century.

Spain.

Local Subjects:

Mexico--History--Conquest, 1519-1540.

Physical Description:

64 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, U.K. : Osprey Pub., 2001.

Summary:

Many accounts portray the conquest of the New World as a remarkable military achievement, with Corté s' vastly outnumbered but better armed Spaniards defeating hordes of superstitious savages. However, the reality of these events is far more complex and no less significant. The first Conquistadors who had sailed in search of prosperity, inspired by dreams of unlimited riches, soon became disillusioned and restless. With disease rampant, resources exhausted, and the Caribbean populations dwindling, they had little alternative but to find new territories and peoples to exploit. This title shows how, bolstered by influxes of war-hardened veterans from Europe and an army of over 30,000 allied Indian troops, they came to rely on and perfect what they knew best - killing for profit, and without mercy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-59) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

1841761753

9781841761756

OCLC:

47726663

Publisher Number:

99946405154

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