Osvojenje Meksika

Osvojenje Meksika

William Prescott

The book explores in detail the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, with a particular focus on Hernán Cortés and his expedition that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire.

The book begins with an account of the social, political and cultural circumstances in Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish. Prescott describes how Cortés, driven by ambition and greed, gathered an army and set out to conquer. The author details the battles, strategies, and key moments in the conflict, including interactions with native tribes and political intrigue.

Prescott also analyzes the motivations and characters of the main participants, as well as the influence of European culture on Mexico. Through rich descriptions and analyses, the author explores the themes of power, colonialism and cultural exchange.

The book is admired for its historiographical accuracy and narrative style, which gives readers a deep insight into one of the most important moments in American history.

Original title
The Conquest of Mexico
Translation
Ljubica Topić
Graphics design
Hajrudin Kujundžić
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
711
Publisher
Zora, Zagreb, 1955.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

No copies available

The last copy was sold recently.

 

Are you interested in another book? You can search the offer using our search engine or browse books by category.

You may also be interested in these titles

Gledanje u viđeno – ratovanje u Srbiji 1914. godine

Gledanje u viđeno – ratovanje u Srbiji 1914. godine

Branimir Knežević

Looking into the Past - Warfare in Serbia in 1914 is a valuable documentary-diary prose by Branimir Knežević, which includes records of warfare on the Serbian battlefield, interspersed with reflections.

Fortuna d.o.o., 2014.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
10.62
Turska noć

Turska noć

Philippe Videlier

The crime against the Armenians is only coming to light today. After almost a century, the tragedy of a nation, the indifference of the Constantinople authorities, the media cover-up and the turning of the international community's head are unfolding befo

Durieux, 2010.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
11.42
Genocid u srednjem Podrinju 1992.-1995.

Genocid u srednjem Podrinju 1992.-1995.

Velid Šabić

The book Genocide in the Central Podrinje 1992-1995. by Velid Šabić presents a thorough scientific analysis of the crimes committed against the Bosniak population in the middle Podrinje region during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Institut za istraživanje zločina protiv čovječnosti i međunarodnog prava Univerziteta u Sarajevu, 2008.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Paperback.
12.36
Armagedonske bitke: Megido i Jizreelska dolina od Brončanoga do Nuklearnoga doba

Armagedonske bitke: Megido i Jizreelska dolina od Brončanoga do Nuklearnoga doba

Eric H. Cline

The book by a world-renowned archaeologist and historian explores Megiddo (Hebrew: Har Megiddo, Greek: Armageddon) and the Jezreel Valley as the bloodiest battlefield in world history. Over 4,000 years, 34 major battles were fought in this strategic pass.

Stari grad, 2005.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
15.2210.65 - 15.3610.75
Korčulanska brodogradnja / Shipbuilding in Korčula

Korčulanska brodogradnja / Shipbuilding in Korčula

Dušan Kalogjera

The monograph Korčula Shipbuilding by Dušan Kalogjera explores the rich history of shipbuilding on the island of Korčula, a key center of Adriatic maritime tradition from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Prometej, 1998.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
87.32
"Enigma" do pobjede

"Enigma" do pobjede

Ilija Marinković

The story of three Polish mathematicians who cracked the German Enigma cipher machine in the 1930s. Their secret work allowed the Allies to read Nazi messages during the war, shortening it by years and saving millions of lives.

NIŠRO "Vjesnik", 1977.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
6.32