1843 Conquest of Mexico 1ed Aztec Peru Illustrated Hernando Cortez 3v Prescott
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian known for his 19th-century works on the histories of Spain and South America. He studied extensively on the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, Philip II, and the crucial conquests of Mexico and Peru. These works have become some of the most influential works on the study of Spain and Central America and, according to many historians, Prescott was careful, accurate, and exhaustive in his writings.
The ‘History of the Conquest of Mexico’ includes a biographical sketch of the life of Hernando Cortez.
1843 Conquest of Mexico 1ed Aztec Peru Illustrated Hernando Cortez 3v Prescott
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian known for his 19th-century works on the histories of Spain and South America. He studied extensively on the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, Philip II, and the crucial conquests of Mexico and Peru. These works have become some of the most influential works on the study of Spain and Central America and, according to many historians, Prescott was careful, accurate, and exhaustive in his writings.
The ‘History of the Conquest of Mexico’ includes a biographical sketch of the life of Hernando Cortez.
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PRESCOTT, William Hickling
History of the conquest of Mexico: with a preliminary view of the ancient Mexican civilization, and the life of the conqueror, Hernando Cortés
New York: Harper, 1843. 1st edition
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
- I – xxxiv, 488
- II – xviii, 480
- III – xvii, [1], 524
- References: Harvey Gardiner, William Hickling Prescott; Sabin 65263
- Provenance: Armorial bookplate – William Lawyer of Sterling
- Motto: CHERCHES ET TU TROUVERAS
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; secure
- Green cloth
- Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 15.5cm)
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30073
Category
European History
Authors
PRESCOTT, William Hickling
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete