Conquistador: Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs by

Description: Conquistador by Buddy Levy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Originally published in hardcover in 2008. Publisher Description A trade paperback publication to conquer the summer reading smart-set- combining the story elements of bestsellers like Over the Edge of the World and 1491, here is a nearly-untold narrative of one of historys greatest conquerors, the complex leader of the civilization he would destroy, and the cataclysmic battle that would be the end of one world and the making of a new one.In this astonishing work of scholarship that reads like an edge-of-your-seat adventure thriller, acclaimed historian Buddy Levy records the last days of the Aztec empire and the two men at the center of an epic clash of cultures perhaps unequaled to this day.It was a moment unique in human history, the face-to-face meeting between two men from civilizations a world apart. In 1519, Hernan Cortes arrived on the shores of Mexico, determined not only to expand the Spanish empire but to convert the natives to Catholicism and carry off a fortune in gold. That he saw nothing paradoxical in carrying out his intentions by virtually annihilating a proud and accomplished native people is one of the most remarkable and tragic aspects of this unforgettable story. In Tenochtitlan Cortes met his Aztec counterpart, Montezuma- king, divinity, commander of the most powerful military machine in the Americas and ruler of a city whose splendor equaled anything in Europe. Yet in less than two years, Cortes defeated the entire Aztec nation in one of the most astounding battles ever waged. The story of a lost kingdom, a relentless conqueror, and a doomed warrior, Conquistador is history at its most riveting. Author Biography BuddyLevy is the author of the recent books No Barriers- A Blind Mans Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon (with Erik Weihenmeyer), Geronimo- Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior (with Mike Leach), and River of Darkness- Francisco Orellanas Legendary Voyage of Death and Discovery Down the Amazon. His other books include Conquistador- Hernan Cortes, King Montezuma, and the Last Stand of the Aztecs, which was a finalist for the 2009 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award and nominated for the 2009 Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award and a 2009 PEN Center USA Award, American Legend- The Real-Life Adventures of David Crockett, and Echoes on Rimrock- In Pursuit of the Chukar Partridge. His books have been published in six languages.As a freelance journalist, he has covered adventure sports and lifestyle/travel subjects around the world, including several Eco-Challenges and other adventure expeditions in Argentina, Borneo, Europe, Greenland, Morocco, and the Philippines. His magazine articles and essays have appeared in Alaska Beyond, Backpacker, Big Sky Journal, Couloir, Discover, High Desert Journal, Poets & Writers, River Teeth, Ski, Trail Runner, Utne Reader, TV Guide, and VIA. He is clinical associate professor of English at Washington State University, and lives in northern Idaho. Details ISBN 0553384716 ISBN-13 9780553384710 Title Conquistador Author Buddy Levy Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 448 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:17864903; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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