El libro rojo, 1520-1867, Tomo I

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riva Palacio, Vicente, 1832-1896

Contributor:

Martinez de la Torre, Rafael, 1828-1876

Mateos, Juan A. (Juan Antonio), 1831-1913.

Payno, Manuel, 1810-1894

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"El libro rojo, 1520-1867, Tomo I" by Vicente Riva Palacio et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into significant events of Mexican history, particularly focusing on the period of the Aztec Empire's downfall and the subsequent rise of new powers in the region. The narrative seems to explore the intricacies of political correspondence and notable figures, shedding light on key moments like the encounters between the Aztecs and Spanish conquistadors. The opening of the historical work introduces a fantastical retelling of the Aztec Empire's final days, specifically featuring Emperor Moctezuma II. It begins with vivid descriptions of celestial omens and the atmosphere in Tenochtitlan, detailing Moctezuma's ominous dreams and the reaction of his advisors. As the narrative unfolds, Moctezuma witnesses strange celestial phenomena, prompting a sense of dread about the impending doom facing his empire. The portrayal of Moctezuma, alongside the insights into religious and political beliefs, sets a dramatic tone early in the book, making it apparent that deadlier challenges loom as Hernán Cortés and his forces approach the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-08-13