Aztecs and Conquistadores: The Spanish Invasion and the Collapse of the Aztec Empire

by John Pohl, Charles M. Robinson III

The Spanish conquest of Mexico was a remarkable military expedition that had a huge impact on the history of the world. Hernán Cortés led the expedition, the aim of which was the addition of Mexico to the Spanish Empire, and the extraction of Aztec riches. Following the appearance of portents, the Aztecs were expecting a catastrophe in 1519, and the Spanish invasion fulfilled this expectation. Although they fought fiercely to the end, the Aztec civilisation was doomed, and the face of Mexico would be changed for ever. This book examines the campaign, but also the lives, training and experience of the men on both sides: the Spanish conquerors and their opponents, the exotic Aztecs, who were fighting for their lives and their civilisation. Contains material peviously published in Essential Histories 60, Warrior 32 and Warrior 40.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military History

184 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2005

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Aztecs and Conquistadores by John Pohl and Charles M Robinson III as my November non-fiction book. I personally really like learning about the Aztec people and how they navigated through their world and time. So, this book was very pleasing because of the vast information that it had about the Aztecs, the Spanish, and their cultures. I also like how the authors included details that are often not talked about, for example, I learned more about the Aztec people's journey to finding the perfect land to build homes and temples. Also, I really like how in the book they talked about other indigenous groups other than the main one in Tenochtitlan, now known as Mexico City. Overall, this is a very good, descriptive, and informative book. I enjoyed reading it but it didn't change my life in any way, which is why I gave it a 3/5. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Aztecs, the Spanish, and the events that took place between them.

[Станислав · Rating 4 out of 5]

В принципе ацетекам было достаточно навалиться на конквистадоров всей толпой и кортесова кампания бы закончилась. Мало того, что т.н. Ацтекская Империя оказалась очень рыхлой внутри, держала у порога враждебных тлаксакаланцев, которые в общем, и обеспечили победу испанцев. Так ещё и вера в Скорый Конец Света. Что же, Боги услышали ваши молитвы.

[Davy Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have this, need to read it. Looks very good.
Keeping it over a National Geographic Aztecs book ... whitebread.

I loved 1491 by Charles Mann and also Discovery and Conquest of Mexico by Bernal Diaz.

Diaz was a captain under Cortez, first hand account and well-done. Not cheesy like old Lone Ranger shows.